Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 199,111).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.