Realme C55 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme C55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C55
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme C55 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C55 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (85/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C55 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×75.9×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme C55
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C55
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C55 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme C55 by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (85/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C55 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C55 by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C55 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme C55 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C55 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C55 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme C55 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.