Samsung Galaxy A52s vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A52s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $449 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 55/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A52s
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $970
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A52s vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 35 points higher (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A52s — 34/100, 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 A52s (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A52s | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A52s and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A52s by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $521. Samsung Galaxy A52s was $521 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (81/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A52s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s by 35 points (90/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A52s has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A52s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A52s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A52s 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.