Samsung Galaxy M31s vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy M31s (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, 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 45/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 355,351); the Vivo X500 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.3mm).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy M31s

Performance 25
Display 83
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 43
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Samsung Galaxy M31s better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 45/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 355351
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 365
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1107
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M31s vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 45 points higher (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (63/100 vs 43/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M31s Vivo X500 Pro
Processor Exynos 9611 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 355351 5016623
Geekbench Single 365 4188
Geekbench Multi 1107 13145
Display 6.5" Super AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2660
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10, One UI 2.0 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.3×74.4×9.3 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 203 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy M31s

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy M31s

  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy M31s

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy M31s and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy M31s Exynos 9611
45/100
355351 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +92.9%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M31s by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy M31s

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (100/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (87/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (81/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s (63/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M31s or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31s by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M31s and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy M31s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M31s or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M31s or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M31s 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.