Realme 9i vs Vivo X500
The Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 424,216); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't; the Realme 9i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9i
Vivo X500
What makes Realme 9i better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9i | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9i and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme 9i by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Vivo X500?
The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9i over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.