Realme C85 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Realme C85 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 476,175).

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

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme C85 Pro

Performance 34
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 54
Value for money 58

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

What makes Realme C85 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 45/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 476175
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1396
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C85 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).

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 Pro Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 476175 4838033
Geekbench Single 466 4188
Geekbench Multi 1396 13145
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2344 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.4×78.0×8.1 mm —
Weight 205 g —
Launch price $175 —

Camera comparison

Realme C85 Pro

  • 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 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Battery and charging

Realme C85 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Overall performance score

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

Realme C85 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
45/100
476175 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +90.2%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme C85 Pro by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme C85 Pro

$175

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (100/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

The Realme C85 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

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

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Realme C85 Pro 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.