Realme C25 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme C25 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, 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 33/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 317,084); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C25 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C25
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme C25 better?
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C25 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (85/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C25 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×75.9×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme C25
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C25
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C25
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C25 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme C25 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (85/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C25 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C25 by 59 points (92/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C25 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme C25 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C25 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C25 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme C25 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.