Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A33S
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade A33S (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A33S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A33S
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A33S better?
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A33S, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). 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 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (85/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A33S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 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 | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A33S
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A33S
- 6.3" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A33S
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (85/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A33S?
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 A33S?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.