Huawei Mate 30 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei Mate 30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $800 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 45/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 30 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $800 vs $970
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 27W
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 45 points higher (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 — 4/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×76.1×8.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $800 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Huawei Mate 30 was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (81/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.