Realme Narzo 50i Prime vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme Narzo 50i Prime (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, 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 28/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50i Prime doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 50i Prime
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme Narzo 50i Prime better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 50i Prime vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). 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 Narzo 50i Prime (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (85/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 50i Prime | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 50i Prime
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 50i Prime
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 50i Prime
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime (85/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 50i Prime or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50i Prime by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 50i Prime and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme Narzo 50i Prime has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 50i Prime or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 50i Prime or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 50i Prime over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.