Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Fold (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 44/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4380); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy Fold better?
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4380 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (85/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 13145 | |
| Display | 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1536x2152 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4380 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×62.9×15.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 263 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 7.3" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 1536x2152
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Fold
- 4380 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Fold and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Fold by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (94/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold (85/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Fold by 48 points (92/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Fold 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.