Realme Q5i vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme Q5i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 569,913); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5i
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme Q5i better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5i vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (85/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5i | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5i and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme Q5i by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (85/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5i and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme Q5i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5i 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.