Realme Narzo 90 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme Narzo 90 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max, 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 53/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 581,041).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 90
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme Narzo 90 better?
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 90 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90 (85/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 90 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 181 g | — | |
| Launch price | $179 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 90
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 90 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme Narzo 90 by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90 (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90 (85/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 90 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90 by 39 points (92/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 90 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme Narzo 90 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 90 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 90 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 90 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.