Realme C25 vs Vivo X500
The Realme C25 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 317,084); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C25 doesn't; the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C25
Vivo X500
What makes Realme C25 better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 211g
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C25 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C25 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×75.9×9.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme C25
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C25
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C25
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C25 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme C25 by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C25
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (96/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C25 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C25 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme C25 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C25 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C25 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme C25 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.