Huawei Mate 20 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $799 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $820
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (84/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Mate 20 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Huawei Mate 20 was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (96/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (87/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (84/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 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.