Samsung Galaxy A15 vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy A15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $200 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 48/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 554,590).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 by 42 points (90/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy A15

Performance 43
Display 68
Camera 31
Battery 66
Portability 60
Value for money 56

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Samsung Galaxy A15 better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $970

  • Overall rating 48/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 554590
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 192g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A15 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 42 points higher (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A15 — 56/100, 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 A15 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A15 Vivo X500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 554590 5016623
Geekbench Single 727 4188
Geekbench Multi 2047 13145
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution — 1216x2660
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS — Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 200 g 192 g
Launch price $200 $970

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A15

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
31
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A15

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy A15

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A15 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A15 MediaTek Helio G99
48/100
554590 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +88.9%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A15 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy A15

$200

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Launch price difference: $770. Samsung Galaxy A15 was $770 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (100/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (94/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (87/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (81/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A15 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 by 42 points (90/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A15 and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A15 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A15 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A15 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A15 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.