Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $180 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 30/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 199,111).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $970
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 60 points higher (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A12 — 26/100, 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 A12 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $790. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $790 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 60 points (90/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 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.