Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Overall rating 27/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 63 points higher (90/100 vs 27/100). 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 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | — | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| 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 | 164.8×75.9×8.6 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 A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
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display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 63 points (90/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
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.