Realme Q5 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme Q5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 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 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 592,015); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme Q5 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme Q5 by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme Q5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 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.