Realme C61 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme C61 (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 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C61 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C61
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme C61 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
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 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C61 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 16/100). 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 (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C61 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C61
- 6.7" 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
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (94/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C61 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C61 by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C61 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme C61 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C61 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 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.