Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $555 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $820
- Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, 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 70 Air (96/100 vs 69/100). 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 70 Air (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10240 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $265. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $265 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (96/100 vs 69/100).
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 70 Air (87/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air 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.