Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V40 Pro
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V40 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Blade V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.