Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 19/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 Prime better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 192g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 71 points higher (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| 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 | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and ZTE Blade A7 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 3129.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A7 Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 71 points (90/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
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.