Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $1050 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 879,714); the Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably lighter (213g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 213g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $1050
- Better portability (49/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (49/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 138.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $865. Vivo Y500 (China) was $865 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (77/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (49/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 (China) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.