Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 52/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 192g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 38 points higher (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE Axon 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and ZTE Axon 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 508.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (81/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 38 points (90/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.