Realme C75 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Realme C75 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G92 Max, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $165 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 39/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 365,001); the Vivo Y500 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C75 doesn't; the Realme C75 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C75
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Realme C75 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $165 vs $185
- Better portability (62/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C75 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 16 points higher (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Realme C75 — 48/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Realme C75 (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Realme C75 (79/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Realme C75 (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C75 is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C75 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G92 Max | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 690 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×8.0 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $165 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Realme C75
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme C75
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C75
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C75 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Realme C75 by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Realme C75 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Realme C75 (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Realme C75 (79/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Realme C75 (74/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C75 is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C75 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably better than the Realme C75 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C75 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Realme C75 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C75 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme C75 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (55/100 vs 29/100).