Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Samsung Galaxy S25 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 66/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,920,032).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 by 26 points (92/100 vs 66/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25

Performance 91
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 46

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 better?


  • Overall rating 66/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2920032
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9600
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (85/100 vs 31/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25: The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a better fit for gamers and power 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 S25 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 2920032 4838033
Geekbench Single 3050 4188
Geekbench Multi 9600 13145
Display 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 200 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm —
Weight 162 g —
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25

  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S25

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
66/100
2920032 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +39.6%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S25 by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S25

$799

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (87/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (85/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 by 26 points (92/100 vs 66/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 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.