Samsung Galaxy A08 4G vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $175 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 554,590); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A08 4G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $970
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 197g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A08 4G — 52/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A08 4G | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" PLS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.4×77.4×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A08 4G and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A08 4G by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $795. Samsung Galaxy A08 4G was $795 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A08 4G has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.