Samsung Galaxy F12 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy F12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, 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 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 234,339); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F12 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F12
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy F12 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F12 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (85/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F12 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 221 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy F12 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy F12 by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (85/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F12 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy F12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F12 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.