Vivo Y500 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 56/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).
Vivo Y500
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 210g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y500 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 9 points higher (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (67/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y500 | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8100 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | — |
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (71/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (64/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (67/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y500 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y500 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo Y500 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y500 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y500 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.