Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 62/100 (a 28-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 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 192g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 28 points higher (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 341.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (81/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 28 points (90/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
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 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.