Realme Narzo 20 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Realme Narzo 20 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 535,127); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro doesn't; the Vivo X500 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.4mm).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme Narzo 20 Pro

Performance 42
Display 58
Camera 34
Battery 42
Portability 49
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Realme Narzo 20 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 191g vs 192g

  • Overall rating 42/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 535127
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 672
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1908
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Narzo 20 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme Narzo 20 Pro Vivo X500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 535127 5016623
Geekbench Single 672 4188
Geekbench Multi 1908 13145
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2660
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10, Realme UI Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 191 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Realme Narzo 20 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Realme Narzo 20 Pro

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Realme Narzo 20 Pro

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme Narzo 20 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Narzo 20 Pro MediaTek Helio G95
42/100
535127 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +89.3%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Realme Narzo 20 Pro by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme Narzo 20 Pro

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (100/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (94/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (87/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (81/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme Narzo 20 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 20 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Realme Narzo 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 20 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 20 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Realme Narzo 20 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?

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.