Realme Narzo 50A Prime vs Vivo X500
The Realme Narzo 50A Prime (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime doesn't; the Realme Narzo 50A Prime is noticeably lighter (189g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
Vivo X500
What makes Realme Narzo 50A Prime better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 211g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50A Prime vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50A Prime | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (96/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 50A Prime is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50A Prime or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50A Prime by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50A Prime and the Vivo X500?
The Realme Narzo 50A Prime has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50A Prime or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 50A Prime or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50A Prime 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.