Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $1299 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,324,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $1299
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 52/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $479. Vivo X500 was $479 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (96/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (84/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.