Realme GT 8 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 84/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,950,082).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Overall rating 84/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 207 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme GT 8 Pro by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Realme GT 8 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.