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).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme X2 Pro by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme X2 Pro

Performance 55
Display 68
Camera 48
Battery 29
Portability 52
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

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).

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.

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
48
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Realme X2 Pro

  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Realme X2 Pro

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
29
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme X2 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme X2 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
50/100
859084 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +82.2%
4838033 AnTuTu

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.