Realme U1 vs Vivo X500
The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 303,398); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme U1
Vivo X500
What makes Realme U1 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 211g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme U1 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme U1 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme U1 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme U1 by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme U1
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (96/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (87/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme U1 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Realme U1 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme U1 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme U1 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Realme U1 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.