Realme GT 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme GT 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 5G
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme GT 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 5G vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (85/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×73.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 5G and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme GT 5G by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (85/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 5G and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme GT 5G has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 5G over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme GT 5G is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.