Huawei Mate X3 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,530,652).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (85/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 13145 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate X3 by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (100/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (85/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.