Realme Q5 vs Vivo X500
The Realme Q5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 592,015); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5 doesn't; the Realme Q5 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5
Vivo X500
What makes Realme Q5 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 211g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme Q5 by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Q5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme Q5 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Q5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme Q5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5 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.