Vivo X500 vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 628,581); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 211g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Vivo X500 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (73/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 525.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE AXON 50 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (73/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.