Vivo X500 vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 333,647); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Vivo X500 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 27/100). 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 V40 Smart (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (50/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 1078.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V40 Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (96/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (50/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.