Vivo Y500 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 56/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6000); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo Y500 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 11 points higher (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (51/100 vs 30/100).

Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo Y500 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T7300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8100 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 44W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 210 g
Launch price $345
Camera comparison
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y500
$345
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (57/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (51/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y500 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo Y500 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo Y500 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y500 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (57/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Vivo Y500 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.