Huawei Mate 20 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 23/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 20 by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (87/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 23/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.