Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $555 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 64/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,504,969); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $970
- Better portability (69/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 208g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 26 points higher (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 13145 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $415. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $415 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (100/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (87/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 26 points (90/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air 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.