Realme C85 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Realme C85 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 528,398).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme C85 5G

Performance 43
Display 65
Camera 30
Battery 71
Portability 45
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Realme C85 5G better?


  • Overall rating 47/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 528398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C85 5G vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme C85 5G Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 528398 4838033
Geekbench Single 771 4188
Geekbench Multi 1980 13145
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1570 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 166.1×77.9×8.4 mm —
Weight 215 g —
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Realme C85 5G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Realme C85 5G

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
65
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Realme C85 5G

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
71
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme C85 5G and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme C85 5G MediaTek Dimensity 6300
47/100
528398 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +89.1%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme C85 5G by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (100/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (94/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme C85 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C85 5G and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Realme C85 5G has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme C85 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme C85 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Realme C85 5G 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.