Huawei Mate X3 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,530,652); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 239g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (96/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10240 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Mate X3 by 61.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (96/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (84/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.