Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Blade A34

The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade A34 (2024) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 32/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A34 doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 58 points (90/100 vs 32/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

ZTE Blade A34

Performance —
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 62
Value for money —

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)

What makes ZTE Blade A34 better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 192g

  • Overall rating 32/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A34, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 58 points higher (90/100 vs 32/100). 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 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade A34 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Pro ZTE Blade A34
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 5016623 —
Geekbench Single 4188 —
Geekbench Multi 13145 —
Display 6.4" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1216x2660 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz —
Battery 6510 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W —
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 17 Android 13 Tiramisu
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm 164.0×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 192 g 185 g
Launch price $970 —

Camera comparison

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

ZTE Blade A34

  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

ZTE Blade A34

  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

ZTE Blade A34

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

ZTE Blade A34

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (94/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (81/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade A34 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A34?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 58 points (90/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade A34?

The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Blade A34 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A34?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Blade A34?

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.