Vivo X500 vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 19/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 Prime better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 211g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Vivo X500 scores 70 points higher (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| 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 | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and ZTE Blade A7 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 2430.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A7 Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 70 points (89/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Blade A7 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.