Realme Narzo Power 5G vs Vivo X500

The Realme Narzo Power 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $180 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme Narzo Power 5G

Performance 52
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 71
Portability 57
Value for money 74

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Realme Narzo Power 5G better?

  • Lighter: 202g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $820

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2939
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Narzo Power 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Realme Narzo Power 5G — 74/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo Power 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme Narzo Power 5G Vivo X500
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu — 3930719
Geekbench Single 1050 3302
Geekbench Multi 2939 10240
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 202 g 211 g
Launch price $180 $820

Camera comparison

Realme Narzo Power 5G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Realme Narzo Power 5G

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Realme Narzo Power 5G

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
71
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme Narzo Power 5G

$180

Vivo X500

$820

Launch price difference: $640. Realme Narzo Power 5G was $640 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (96/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo Power 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme Narzo Power 5G or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Narzo Power 5G and the Vivo X500?

The Realme Narzo Power 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo Power 5G or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo Power 5G or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Realme Narzo Power 5G 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.