Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy A20 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7884, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $190 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 19/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A20 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A20
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy A20 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $190 vs $820
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 802
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A20 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 70 points higher (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A20 — 2/100, 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 A20 (96/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A20 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7884 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 254 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 802 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×74.7×7.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $190 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A20
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A20
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $630. Samsung Galaxy A20 was $630 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (96/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (84/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 by 70 points (89/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A20 and the Vivo X500?
The Samsung Galaxy A20 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A20 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.