Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,201,149).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 74/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2201149
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 7200
- 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 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (100/100 vs 82/100). 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2201149 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 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) | 144 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 232 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 54.5% 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (100/100 vs 82/100).
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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (85/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.