Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Blade A7
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade A7 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 23/100 (a 67-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 314,537); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE Blade A7
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 192g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A7, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 67 points higher (90/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 20/100). 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 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (84/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE Blade A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" 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 | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 154.0×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A7
- 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
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A7
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and ZTE Blade A7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ZTE Blade A7 by 1494.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (94/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (84/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 by 67 points (90/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Blade A7 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade A7?
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?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Blade A7?
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.