Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 234,339).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (96/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho and the Vivo X500?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho 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.