ASUS Zenfone 8 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone 8 (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 58/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 8
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone 8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 58/100
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 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). 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 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (85/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 116 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 8 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone 8 by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (87/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (85/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 8 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 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.