Realme C17 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme C17 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, 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 26/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 251,428); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C17 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C17
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme C17 better?
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C17 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C17 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme C17
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C17
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C17 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme C17 by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (100/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C17 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C17 by 66 points (92/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C17 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme C17 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C17 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C17 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Realme C17 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.