Realme C73 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $120 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C73
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $970
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 197g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Realme C73 — 66/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C73 (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C73 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C73 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Realme C73 by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $850. Realme C73 was $850 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C73 (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C73 (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme C73 by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.