Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy S10 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9820, 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 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 744,321).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S10
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 744321
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 9W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S10 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (85/100 vs 19/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9820 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 744321 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3040x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 9W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 157 g | — | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED
- Resolution: 3040x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S10
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 9W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S10 by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (87/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 (85/100 vs 19/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S10 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.