Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 10W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (85/100 vs 19/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 183 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 76.5% 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (87/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 (85/100 vs 19/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.