Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 20/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the Vivo X500 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 70 points higher (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
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display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (94/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 70 points (90/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
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.