Realme C3i vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme C3i (2020) 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 28/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 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 C3i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C3i
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme C3i better?
- Overall rating 28/100
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C3i vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (92/100 vs 28/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3i (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3i (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3i (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3i (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C3i | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, realme UI 1.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme C3i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C3i
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C3i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C3i and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme C3i 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 C3i (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3i (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3i (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3i (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C3i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C3i by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C3i and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme C3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C3i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C3i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme C3i 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.