Huawei Mate X5 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 60/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5060); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,062,256); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 243g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 243g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 30 points higher (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 13145 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 mAh | 6510 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 / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X5 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei Mate X5 by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (100/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 by 30 points (90/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for active users. 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.