Realme C100 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme C100 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300, 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 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C100 5G
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme C100 5G better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C100 5G vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (85/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C100 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.8×78.2×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 224 g | — | |
| Launch price | $210 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme C100 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C100 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C100 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C100 5G and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme C100 5G by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (85/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C100 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100 5G and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme C100 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100 5G 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.