Realme C01 vs Vivo X500
The Realme C01 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C01
Vivo X500
What makes Realme C01 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C01 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C01 (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C01 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C01 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C01 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C01 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme C01
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C01
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C01
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C01
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C01 (96/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C01 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C01 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C01 (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C01 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C01 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C01 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme C01 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C01 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C01 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme C01 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.