Samsung Galaxy M34 5G vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (2023) runs on the Exynos 1280, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-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 615,425).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy M34 5G better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 211g
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). 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 M34 5G (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M34 5G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×77.2×8.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Samsung Galaxy M34 5G by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (96/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and the Vivo X500?
The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G 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.