Realme C3 vs Vivo X500
The Realme C3 (2020) 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 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 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 C3 doesn't; the Realme C3 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C3
Vivo X500
What makes Realme C3 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 211g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C3 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C3 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C3 | 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 | 720x1560 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; realme UI 1.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme C3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C3 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme C3 by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (96/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (94/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C3 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C3 by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C3 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme C3 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme C3 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.