Vivo X500 Pro Max vs ZTE S30
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 517,460); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
ZTE S30
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the ZTE S30, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (85/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 184 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ZTE S30 by 835.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (85/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the ZTE S30?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the ZTE S30?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.