Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, 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 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,416,021).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme GT Neo 5 SE better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1416021
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT Neo 5 SE vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 69/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (85/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT Neo 5 SE | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1416021 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 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 Neo 5 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT Neo 5 SE and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (100/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (85/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT Neo 5 SE and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT Neo 5 SE 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 Neo 5 SE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT Neo 5 SE over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE 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.