Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (85/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 30S by 379.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (85/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.