Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 40/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 597,974); the Vivo X500 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 50 points higher (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (81/100 vs 22/100). 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 X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 738.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (81/100 vs 22/100).
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 X1 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 50 points (90/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
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.