Realme P4 vs Vivo X500
The Realme P4 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7400, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $229 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 953,150); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4 doesn't; the Realme P4 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme P4
Vivo X500
What makes Realme P4 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $820
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme P4 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Realme P4 — 68/100, 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 P4 (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme P4 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme P4 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme P4 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7400 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 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) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.9×7.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme P4
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme P4
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme P4
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme P4 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme P4 by 75.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $591. Realme P4 was $591 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (96/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme P4 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme P4 (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme P4 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme P4 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Realme P4 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme P4 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme P4 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme P4 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Realme P4 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.