Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 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 51/100 (a 41-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 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A27
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy A27 better?
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A27 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 34/100). 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 A27 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (85/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A27 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×78.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A27 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A27 by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (85/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A27 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A27 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A27 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.