Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, 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 21/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 234,339).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 71 points higher (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (85/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.3" PLS IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (94/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (85/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 71 points (92/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 over the 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.