Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 336,905); the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is noticeably lighter (172g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 211g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Lite | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×7.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- Main: 20MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Lite and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (96/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (87/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (84/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Lite over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.