Realme X2 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme X2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, 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 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 859,084).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme X2 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme X2 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme X2 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme X2 Pro (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro (85/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme X2 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.7×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme X2 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme X2 Pro
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme X2 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme X2 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme X2 Pro by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme X2 Pro (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro (85/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme X2 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme X2 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme X2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme X2 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme X2 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme X2 Pro 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.