Vivo X500 vs ZTE Blade A35
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Blade A35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc. 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); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A35 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Blade A35
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A35 better?
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Blade A35, the Vivo X500 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Blade A35 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Blade A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | — | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A35
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A35
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A35
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Blade A35 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A35?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Blade A35?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A35 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A35?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Blade A35?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.