Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 46/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A72
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A72 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A72 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 92 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 203 g | — | |
| Launch price | $450 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A72 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 89.3% 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 A72 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 46 points (92/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A72 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A72 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.