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.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Vivo Y500
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5700 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $1299
- Overall rating 56/100
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).
| 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 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $954. Vivo Y500 was $954 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.