Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 20/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 72 points higher (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (94/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 72 points (92/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.