Samsung Galaxy A08 4G vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $175 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 554,590); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy A08 4G better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $820
- Better portability (61/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A08 4G — 52/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A08 4G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" PLS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.4×77.4×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A08 4G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Samsung Galaxy A08 4G by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $645. Samsung Galaxy A08 4G was $645 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G and the Vivo X500?
The Samsung Galaxy A08 4G has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 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.