Realme Q5 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme Q5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, 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 58/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme Q5 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 58/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (100/100 vs 61/100). 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 Q5 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (85/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×75.8×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme Q5 Pro by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (100/100 vs 61/100).
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 Q5 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro (85/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 Pro by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme Q5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme Q5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.