Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 628,581); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (85/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 669.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (85/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.