Realme C100 5G vs Vivo X500
The Realme C100 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $210 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C100 5G
Vivo X500
What makes Realme C100 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $820
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 211g vs 224g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C100 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Realme C100 5G — 48/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C100 5G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.8×78.2×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $210 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme C100 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C100 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C100 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C100 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme C100 5G by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $610. Realme C100 5G was $610 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (84/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C100 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100 5G and the Vivo X500?
The Realme C100 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100 5G 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.