Vivo X500 vs ZTE Avid 589
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 19/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 177,554); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 211g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Vivo X500 scores 70 points higher (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ZTE Avid 589 by 2113.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Avid 589
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 70 points (89/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.