Realme C61 vs Vivo X500
The Realme C61 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C61 doesn't; the Realme C61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C61
Vivo X500
What makes Realme C61 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 211g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C61 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C61 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C61
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (96/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (94/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C61 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C61 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme C61 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C61 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme C61 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C61 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme C61 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.