Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V40 Design
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade V40 Design (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Blade V40 Design
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Design better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V40 Design, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (85/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Blade V40 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 1350 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (85/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Design — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.