Samsung Galaxy M56 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
28.9Performance64.4
46.1Display82.8
41.7Camera75.4
52.5Battery88.7
57.3Features100
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G11 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.7 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and display (+37). Samsung Galaxy M56 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
- 21% lower weight: 180 g vs 229 g
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 83 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 57
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74 ″ | 6.85 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED Plus | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 507 ppi+33% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,400 nits+267% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+21% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | — |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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