Vivo X500 vs ZTE Blade 20
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 303,398); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't; the ZTE Blade 20 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Blade 20
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 38/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Vivo X500 scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 20 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Blade 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| 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 | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×76.6×9.0 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 20
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade 20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ZTE Blade 20 by 1195.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade 20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (96/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (94/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 20 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.