Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Blade A36
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade A36 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 30/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A36 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE Blade A36
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 560
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1700
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A36 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A36, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 60 points higher (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE Blade A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Unisoc T7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 560 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 1700 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 167.6×77.4×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A36
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A36
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A36
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A36?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A36 by 60 points (90/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade A36?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Blade A36 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A36?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A36?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Blade A36?
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.