Vivo X500 vs ZTE Blade V40 Design
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Blade V40 Design (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Blade V40 Design
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Design better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Design, the Vivo X500 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (84/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Blade V40 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1350 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 211 g | — | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V40 Design
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (84/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Design — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.