Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 62/100 (a 30-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 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 325.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
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 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.