realme 15 5G vs Vivo X500
46.7Performance46.7
88.3Display81
49.8Camera70.5
79.8Battery88.7
73.3Features76
4 spec wins — realme 15 5G5 spec wins — Vivo X500
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 wins this phone face-off, 69.6 to 64.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+21) and battery (+9). realme 15 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 15 5G
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 81
- 63% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 4,000 nits
- 11% lower weight: 187 g vs 211 g
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 80
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 13% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 80 W
Display
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+3% | 6.59 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1260x2750 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 459 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits+63% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94 % | 95.1 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 90 W+13% |
| Wireless charging | — | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+11% | 211 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+6% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5/6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
Software
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (realme UI 6.0) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 5 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 15 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |