Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, 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 main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 355,351); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime 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 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime (84/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, One UI 2.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime (96/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime (84/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime and the Vivo X500?
The Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime 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.