Samsung Galaxy M56 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy M56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1480, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,021,736); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M56 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M56
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy M56 better?
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3437
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M56 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (85/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M56 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1137 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3437 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.3×7.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M56 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M56 by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (100/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (85/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M56 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M56 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M56 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M56 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M56 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.