Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $970 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 73/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,757,044); the Vivo X500 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $970
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (63/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $970 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 185.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (63/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
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 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.