Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 40/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (85/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 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 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×76.0×9.2 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 X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 709.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (85/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 52 points (92/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.