Realme GT 6 vs Vivo X500
The Realme GT 6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $450 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,809,566).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 6
Vivo X500
What makes Realme GT 6 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $820
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1809566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 6 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Realme GT 6 — 64/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 X500 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 6 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 6 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1809566 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.1×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 6
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 6 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme GT 6 by 54.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Realme GT 6 was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 6 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 6 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Realme GT 6 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 6 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme GT 6 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 6 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 6 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 6 over the Vivo X500?
The Realme GT 6 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.