Realme GT 8 vs Vivo X500
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $350 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Vivo X500
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 209g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $820
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme GT 8 by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Realme GT 8 was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Realme GT 8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Vivo X500?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.