ASUS Zenfone V V520KL vs Vivo X500
The ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 333,877).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
Vivo X500
What makes ASUS Zenfone V V520KL better?
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). 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 V V520KL (96/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone V V520KL | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.2" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×72.6×7.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- Main: 23MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone V V520KL and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ASUS Zenfone V V520KL by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone V V520KL
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (96/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL and the Vivo X500?
The ASUS Zenfone V V520KL has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone V V520KL 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.