Vivo X500 vs ZTE Blade 11 Prime
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 21/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 177,554); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade 11 Prime is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
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 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 11 Prime better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Blade 11 Prime, the Vivo X500 scores 68 points higher (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Blade 11 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 166.0×76.0×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- Main: 16MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and ZTE Blade 11 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ZTE Blade 11 Prime by 2113.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade 11 Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime by 68 points (89/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.