Realme C61 (India) vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme C61 (India) (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, 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 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C61 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C61 (India)
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme C61 (India) better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C61 (India) 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 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 20/100). 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 C61 (India) (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C61 (India) | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme C61 (India)
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C61 (India)
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C61 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C61 (India) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (India) by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C61 (India) and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme C61 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C61 (India) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C61 (India) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme C61 (India) 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.