Huawei Mate 50 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $700 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4460); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 202g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $820
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100, 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 (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Mate 50 by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Huawei Mate 50 was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (94/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (84/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.