Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 40
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 58/100 (a 34-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 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 40
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 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). 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 51/100). 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 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 40 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 40 (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
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 40?
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 is a better fit for active users.