Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 29/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 234,339); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M12
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy M12 better?
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 221g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 61 points higher (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (63/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M12 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M12 by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (63/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 by 61 points (90/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.