Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $180 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 30/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 199,111).
Samsung Galaxy A12
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $220
- Overall rating 30/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 33 points higher (63/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (57/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A12 — 28/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (57/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $220 |
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $40. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $40 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (57/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (50/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (82/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 33 points (63/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.