Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade 20
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 27/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 303,398); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Blade 20
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 38/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?
- Overall rating 27/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Blade 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| 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 | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×76.6×9.0 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 20
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade 20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade 20 by 1494.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (94/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 65 points (92/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade 20?
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 20?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.