Vivo X500 vs ZTE Blade A56
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Blade A56 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A56 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A56 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Blade A56
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 560
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1700
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A56 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 211g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Blade A56, the Vivo X500 scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A56 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Blade A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Unisoc T7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 560 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1700 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 167.6×77.4×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A56
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A56
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A56
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (96/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A56 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A56?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Blade A56?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A56 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A56?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A56?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Blade A56?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.