realme 16 Pro 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
46.7Performance64.4
87.8Display82.8
58.5Camera75.4
79.8Battery88.7
46.7Features100
3 spec wins — realme 16 Pro 5G8 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.7 to 63.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+53) and performance (+18). realme 16 Pro 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 16 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 83
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 48% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 4,400 nits
- 16% lower weight: 192 g vs 229 g
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 80
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 47
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.85 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 507 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits+48% | 4,400 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+14% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 90 W+13% |
| Wireless charging | — | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g+16% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | — |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |