Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200, 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 67/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,434,169).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 25 points (92/100 vs 67/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

Performance 68
Display 88
Camera 69
Battery 56
Portability 33
Value for money 44

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 67/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1434169
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1588
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3958
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100).

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Samsung Exynos 2200 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1434169 4838033
Geekbench Single 1588 4188
Geekbench Multi 3958 13145
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3088x1440 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 135 —
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 200 MP
Front camera 40 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1750 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.9×8.9 mm —
Weight 228 g —
Launch price $1199 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 40MP
69
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Samsung Exynos 2200
67/100
1434169 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +70.4%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

$1199

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (100/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (87/100 vs 69/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra by 25 points (92/100 vs 67/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 69/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 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.