Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904, 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 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 257,901).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A40
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy A40 better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A40 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (85/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A40 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7904 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 257901 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 330 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 975 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 140 g | — | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A40 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (85/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A40 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A40 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A40 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A40 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A40 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A40 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.