Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Avid 589
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 19/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 177,554); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Overall rating 19/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (85/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 167 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ZTE Avid 589 by 2624.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (85/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 73 points (92/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.