Design and DisplayBuild and FeelThe Vivo X500 Pro Max combines a glass or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back with an aluminum frame, IP68/IP69 protection and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Samsung uses Armor Aluminum 2, Gorilla Armor 2 protection, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and IP68 certification, while retaining the S Pen.
Display QualityVivo gets a 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and up to 4,400 nits peak brightness.
Samsung counters with a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 2,600-nit peak brightness and an anti-reflective coating.
Vivo’s higher refresh rate and Dolby Vision are appealing for media, but Samsung’s anti-reflective treatment and Privacy Display make the Galaxy more versatile.
1. Design and Display
Build and Feel
The Vivo X500 Pro Max combines a glass or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back with an aluminum frame, IP68/IP69 protection and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. It also adds stereo speakers and an infrared port. Samsung uses Armor Aluminum 2, Gorilla Armor 2 protection, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and IP68 certification, while retaining the S Pen. Samsung’s construction feels more productivity-focused, whereas Vivo’s IP69 rating adds useful protection against high-pressure water jets.
Display Quality
Vivo gets a 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with 144Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and up to 4,400 nits peak brightness. Samsung counters with a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 2,600-nit peak brightness and an anti-reflective coating. Vivo’s higher refresh rate and Dolby Vision are appealing for media, but Samsung’s anti-reflective treatment and Privacy Display make the Galaxy more versatile.
Verdict
Samsung offers the more complete design package thanks to S Pen support, Armor Aluminum 2 and anti-reflective display technology, while Vivo stands out with IP69 protection and a faster 144Hz panel.
