Vivo X500 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $820 and $700. 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 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $820
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Vivo X500 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Vivo X500 — 92/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (50/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | — | |
| Launch price | $820 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 123.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (96/100 vs 76/100).
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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (84/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (50/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.