Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 29/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 333,647); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 61 points higher (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (63/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| 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 | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 1403.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (63/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 61 points (90/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
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 V40 Smart?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
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.