Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 211g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 79.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (84/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Vivo X500?
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G 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.