Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $1050 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,101,808); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Overall rating 74/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $1050
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, 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 80 Pro Max (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 46.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $230. Vivo X500 was $230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (96/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (87/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.