Vivo X500 vs ZTE Axon 60
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Axon 60 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Axon 60
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Axon 60, the Vivo X500 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Axon 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1350 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 166.3×77.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | — | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 60
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 60
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 60
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 60 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Axon 60?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Axon 60?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 60 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Axon 60?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Axon 60?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Axon 60?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.