Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Vivo Y500

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $1299 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5700); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 67
Battery 81
Portability 55
Value for money 58
Vivo Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 210g

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5700 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $1299

  • Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Vivo Y500, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

Huawei Mate 80 Pro: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro Vivo Y500
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 2084779
Geekbench Single 1680
Geekbench Multi 6200
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2844x1260 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5700 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 5.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 207 g 210 g
Launch price $1299 $345
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2844x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
$1299
Vivo Y500
$345

Launch price difference: $954. Vivo Y500 was $954 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (67/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (81/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Vivo Y500?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Vivo Y500?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Vivo Y500?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Vivo Y500?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.