Vivo X500 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Vivo X500 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 176.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.