Huawei Mate X3 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 55/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 879,714); the Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably lighter (213g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2813
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 213g vs 239g
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Huawei Mate X3 scores 6 points higher (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (49/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2813 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 74.0% 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 Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (72/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (49/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Vivo Y500 (China) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.