Realme Narzo 30 vs Vivo X500
The Realme Narzo 30 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 535,127); the Realme Narzo 30 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 30
Vivo X500
What makes Realme Narzo 30 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 211g
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 30 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Realme Narzo 30 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 30 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 30
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 30 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme Narzo 30 by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme Narzo 30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (84/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Realme Narzo 30 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 30 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme Narzo 30 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 30 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.