Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 54/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 36 points higher (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ZTE Axon 30S by 396.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 36 points (90/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?
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. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.