Vivo X500 vs ZTE S30
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 517,460); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
ZTE S30
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 211g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the ZTE S30, the Vivo X500 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ZTE S30 by 659.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (84/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the ZTE S30?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the ZTE S30?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.