Realme C85 Pro vs Vivo Y500 Pro

The Realme C85 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $175 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 45/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 476,175).

The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme C85 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme C85 Pro

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

Vivo Y500 Pro

Performance 57
Display 85
Camera 50
Battery 82
Portability 60
Value for money 82

What makes Realme C85 Pro better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $220

  • Overall rating 45/100

What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 476175
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1396
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (57/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C85 Pro vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 18 points higher (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Realme C85 Pro — 58/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 82/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme C85 Pro Vivo Y500 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 476175 953150
Geekbench Single 466 1061
Geekbench Multi 1396 3185
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2344 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 164.4×78.0×8.1 mm —
Weight 205 g 199 g
Launch price $175 $220

Camera comparison

Realme C85 Pro

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

Vivo Y500 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera

Display comparison

Realme C85 Pro

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

Vivo Y500 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Realme C85 Pro

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

Vivo Y500 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
82
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme C85 Pro and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme C85 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
45/100
476175 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7400
63/100 +50.0%
953150 AnTuTu

Vivo Y500 Pro leads Realme C85 Pro by 50.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme C85 Pro

$175

Vivo Y500 Pro

$220

Launch price difference: $45. Realme C85 Pro was $45 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (57/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (50/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (82/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme C85 Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme C85 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Realme C85 Pro and the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Realme C85 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme C85 Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme C85 Pro or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Realme C85 Pro over the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.