Realme C33 2023 vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Realme C33 2023 (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 29/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C33 2023 doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 by 61 points (90/100 vs 29/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme C33 2023

Performance 16
Display 39
Camera —
Battery 43
Portability 64
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Realme C33 2023 better?

  • Lighter: 187g vs 192g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 360
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1250
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C33 2023 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 61 points higher (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C33 2023 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme C33 2023 Vivo X500 Pro
Processor Unisoc Tiger T612 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu — 5016623
Geekbench Single 360 4188
Geekbench Multi 1250 13145
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1216x2660
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera — 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Realme UI S Android 17
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.2×75.7×8.3 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 187 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Realme C33 2023

  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
—
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Realme C33 2023

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Realme C33 2023

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme C33 2023

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (100/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (94/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (81/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme C33 2023 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme C33 2023 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 by 61 points (90/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C33 2023 and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Realme C33 2023 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme C33 2023 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Realme C33 2023 over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.