Realme C17 vs Vivo X500
The Realme C17 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 251,428); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C17 doesn't; the Realme C17 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C17
Vivo X500
What makes Realme C17 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 211g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C17 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C17 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C17 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme C17
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C17
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C17 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme C17 by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme C17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (96/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C17 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C17 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C17 by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C17 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme C17 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C17 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C17 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Realme C17 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.