Huawei Mate 80 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $799 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 65/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5750); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $970
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 203g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 25 points higher (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei Mate 80 by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. Huawei Mate 80 was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (100/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 by 25 points (90/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.