Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A52
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade A52 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 34/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A52
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A52, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (92/100 vs 34/100). 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 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (85/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A52
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A52
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A52
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (85/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A52?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 58 points (92/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A52?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A52 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A52?
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 A52?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.