Realme 9 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme 9 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 48/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme 9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (85/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme 9 Pro by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro (85/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro by 44 points (92/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.