Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
28.9Performance64.4
35.4Display82.8
37.4Camera75.4
26.4Battery88.7
49.3Features100
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S1014 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.7 to 33.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+62) and features (+51). Samsung Galaxy S10 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 S10
- 31% lower weight: 157 g vs 229 g
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 83 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 26
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 49
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.85 ″+12% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3040x1440 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 550 ppi+8% | 507 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 4,400 nits+450% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9820 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5-2.4 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP+1567% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3.5 x+75% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP+400% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,400 mAh | 8,000 mAh+135% |
| Wired charging | 15 W | 90 W+500% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 40 W+167% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 157 g+31% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | — |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (One UI) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |