Realme C55 vs Vivo X500
The Realme C55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 365,001); the Realme C55 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C55
Vivo X500
What makes Realme C55 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 211g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C55 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C55 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C55 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×75.9×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme C55
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C55
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C55 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme C55 by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme C55
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (96/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C55 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C55 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C55 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme C55 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C55 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C55 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme C55 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.