Vivo X500 vs ZEED Z-Play
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZEED Z-Play (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZEED Z-Play
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
What makes ZEED Z-Play better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 211g
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZEED Z-Play, the Vivo X500 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the ZEED Z-Play are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZEED Z-Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 163.2×77.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZEED Z-Play
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZEED Z-Play
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZEED Z-Play
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and ZEED Z-Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ZEED Z-Play by 312.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZEED Z-Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (96/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (84/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the ZEED Z-Play are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZEED Z-Play?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZEED Z-Play — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZEED Z-Play?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.