Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 53/100 (a 39-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 1,138,928).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 FE better?
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1138928
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3537
- 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 64/100)
- 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 S21 FE vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). 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 S21 FE (100/100 vs 64/100). 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 S21 FE (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (85/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1138928 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 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 12 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.7×74.5×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 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 S21 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 76.5% 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 S21 FE (100/100 vs 64/100).
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 S21 FE (87/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (85/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE by 39 points (92/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21 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 S21 FE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 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.