Realme X3 vs Vivo X500
The Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 859,084); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme X3
Vivo X500
What makes Realme X3 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 211g
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme X3 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Realme X3 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme X3 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme X3 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme X3 by 78.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (94/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (84/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Realme X3 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme X3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme X3 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme X3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme X3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme X3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme X3 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.