ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Vivo X500
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 19/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 180,440); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Vivo X500
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 211g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 70 points higher (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 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 Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (96/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (84/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 70 points (89/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and the Vivo X500?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL 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.