Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. 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 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 333,647); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 27/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (85/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| 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 | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 1350.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (85/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.