Vivo Y500 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Vivo Y500
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y500 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y500 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | — |
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y500 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y500 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Vivo Y500 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y500 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y500 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.