Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $555 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads — 64/100 vs 63/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei Mate 70 Air is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,969 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504969 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 3185
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $555
- Better camera (50/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Huawei Mate 70 Air scores 1 points higher (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air leads (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 82/100; 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 Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 3185 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 70 Air leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 57.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $335. Vivo Y500 Pro was $335 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air edges out the Vivo Y500 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air leads on performance (69/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.