Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade 11 Prime
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 21/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 177,554); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 11 Prime better?
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade 11 Prime, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 71 points higher (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (85/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Blade 11 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.0×76.0×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- Main: 16MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and ZTE Blade 11 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade 11 Prime by 2624.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (85/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime by 71 points (92/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.