Samsung Galaxy A10 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Samsung Galaxy A10 (2019) runs on the Exynos 7884, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $160 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 14/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A10 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A10
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A10 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $185
- Better portability (80/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 802
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A10 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 41 points higher (55/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A10 — 0/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (55/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (80/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A10 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 7884 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 254 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 802 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 155.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $160 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 3400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Samsung Galaxy A10 was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (55/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (74/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (80/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A10 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 41 points (55/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A10 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A10 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A10 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A10 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A10 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 15/100).