ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs Vivo X500
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 572,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
Vivo X500
What makes ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 211g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.0" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×76.2×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 6.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL (84/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL and the Vivo X500?
The ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone ZS600KL over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.