Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $400 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 21/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $820
- Better portability (83/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 68 points higher (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 — 0/100, 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 A6 2018 (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7870 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 192269 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 172 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 492 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.6" Super AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1480x720 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 8.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×75.7×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
- 5.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1480x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (96/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (94/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 by 68 points (89/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 and the Vivo X500?
The Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 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.