Huawei Mate 60 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Mate 60 (2023) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $899 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4750); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,497,741).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 60
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Mate 60 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 209g vs 211g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1497741
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $899
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 60 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 60 — 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 60 (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 60 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 60 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1497741 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.0×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 60
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 60
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 60
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 60 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Mate 60 by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $79. Vivo X500 was $79 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 (96/100 vs 67/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 (84/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 60 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 60 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 60 by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 60 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 60 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 60 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 60 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 60 over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 60 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.