Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $220 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 257,901); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A30
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $820
- Better portability (83/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A30 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A30 — 8/100, 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 A30 (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A30 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7904 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 257901 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 330 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 975 | 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 | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A30 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Samsung Galaxy A30 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (84/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A30 and the Vivo X500?
The Samsung Galaxy A30 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A30 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.