ASUS Zenfone V V520KL vs Vivo X500 Pro
The ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 25/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 333,877).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes ASUS Zenfone V V520KL better?
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 6510 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 (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 65 points higher (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone V V520KL | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.2" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×72.6×7.6 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- Main: 23MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone V V520KL and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ASUS Zenfone V V520KL by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (100/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL by 65 points (90/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The ASUS Zenfone V V520KL has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.