Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Blade 20
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 27/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 303,398); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE Blade 20
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Overall rating 27/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 63 points higher (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE Blade 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade 20
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade 20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ZTE Blade 20 by 1553.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade 20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (94/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 63 points (90/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Blade 20?
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.