Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 49/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 628,581); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 192g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 41 points higher (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 698.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE AXON 50 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 41 points (90/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE AXON 50 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.