Huawei Mate 50 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei Mate 50 (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 $700 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 60/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4460); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $970
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 202g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 30 points higher (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei Mate 50 by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Huawei Mate 50 was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (94/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (81/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 30 points (90/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. 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.