Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, 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 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 907,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20 FE better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 907140
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (85/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 907140 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×74.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (87/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (85/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 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.