Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 70/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (85/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 273.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (85/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
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 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.