Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate vs Vivo X500

The Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,062,256); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 242g).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate

Performance 63
Display 83
Camera 66
Battery 72
Portability 34
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate better?

  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Overall rating 66/100

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1062256
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1325
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4118
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 88W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 211g vs 242g

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (50/100 vs 34/100).

Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate: The Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X500: The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate Vivo X500
Processor Kirin 9000S MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 1062256 3930719
Geekbench Single 1325 3302
Geekbench Multi 4118 10240
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2720 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 88W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 40W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 4.0 (China) Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.7×79.0×8.1 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 242 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate

  • Main: 48MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
66
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 88W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate Kirin 9000S
66/100
1062256 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +73.0%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (96/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (87/100 vs 66/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate (50/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate and the Vivo X500?

The Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate over the Vivo X500?

The Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate 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.