Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $1099 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 75/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 192g
- Better portability (97/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9490
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $1099
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 15 points higher (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (81/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (97/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 39.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. Vivo X500 Pro was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (81/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (97/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.