Samsung Galaxy M15 vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy M15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 513,809); the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M15
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy M15 better?
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 217g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M15 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (50/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M15 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×76.8×9.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M15 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Samsung Galaxy M15 by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M15
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (50/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo X500?
The Samsung Galaxy M15 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M15 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.