Realme Q5i vs Vivo X500
The Realme Q5i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 569,913); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Q5i
Vivo X500
What makes Realme Q5i better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Q5i vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (84/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Q5i | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 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 | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme Q5i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Q5i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Q5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Q5i and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme Q5i by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Q5i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i (84/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Q5i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme Q5i by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Q5i and the Vivo X500?
The Realme Q5i has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Q5i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Q5i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme Q5i 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.