Realme GT 8 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $599 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 84/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,950,082); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $970
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 207g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 6 points higher (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Realme GT 8 Pro by 21.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $371. Realme GT 8 Pro was $371 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Realme GT 8 Pro by just 6 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?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.