Vivo X500 vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Vivo X500 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 557.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (96/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.