Vivo X500 Pro vs ZTE S30
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 517,460); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
ZTE S30
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 192g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the ZTE S30, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ZTE S30 by 869.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (81/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the ZTE S30?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the ZTE S30?
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.