Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A7
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade A7 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 23/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 314,537); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Blade A7
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 better?
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A7, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 69 points higher (92/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (85/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Blade A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.0 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 154.0×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 146 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A7
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A7
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A7
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and ZTE Blade A7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade A7 by 1438.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (94/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (85/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 by 69 points (92/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A7 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.