Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A34
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade A34 (2024) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 32/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A34 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A34
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A34 better?
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A34, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (92/100 vs 32/100). 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 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A34 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A34
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A34
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A34
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A34?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 60 points (92/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A34?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A34 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A34?
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 A34?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.