Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $1299 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 71/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,324,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $1299
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 19 points higher (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 52/100, 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 50 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $329. Vivo X500 Pro was $329 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (81/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.