ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL vs Vivo X500
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 16/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 180,934); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
Vivo X500
What makes ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 73 points higher (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 1GB / 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo Go edition | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×71.8×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
- 3300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL by 73 points (89/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL and the Vivo X500?
The ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ZenFone Live (L1) ZA550KL 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.