Vivo X500 vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 211g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Vivo X500 scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
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display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (94/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.