ASUS Zenfone V V520KL vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 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 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 333,877).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes ASUS Zenfone V V520KL better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (85/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone V V520KL | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.2" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×72.6×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- Main: 23MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone V V520KL and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone V V520KL by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (100/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (85/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone V V520KL has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.