Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs Vivo X500
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400e, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $649 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,977,269).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Vivo X500
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 FE better?
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $820
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1977269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 5500
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 211g vs 213g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — 50/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2400e | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1977269 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5500 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.3×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Samsung Galaxy S24 FE by 49.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (96/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and the Vivo X500?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE over the Vivo X500?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.