Realme U1 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, 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 26/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 303,398); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme U1
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme U1 better?
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme U1 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (85/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme U1 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme U1 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme U1 by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (87/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (85/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme U1 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 66 points (92/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme U1 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme U1 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme U1 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Realme U1 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.