Huawei Mate X5 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5060); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,062,256).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 63/100). 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 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (100/100 vs 63/100). 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 X5 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (85/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 13145 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 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 / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 243 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- 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 X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X5 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate X5 by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (100/100 vs 63/100).
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 X5 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (85/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 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 X5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X5 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.