Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 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 43/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 513,809).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy A15 5G better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). 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 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (85/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 83 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×76.8×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A15 5G by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (85/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G 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 A15 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G 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.