Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A55
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade A55 (2024) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 29/100 (a 63-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; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A55 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A55
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A55 better?
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A55, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). 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 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A55
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A55
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A55?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A55?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A55 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A55?
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 A55?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.