Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $180 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-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 199,111).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $820
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A12 — 26/100, 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 A12 (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 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 | $180 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo X500?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 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.