Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, 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 70/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5600); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,825,771).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

Performance 75
Display 66
Camera 67
Battery 74
Portability 52
Value for money 48

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?

  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Overall rating 70/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1825771
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1636
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5775
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate: The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Kirin 9050 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1825771 4838033
Geekbench Single 1636 4188
Geekbench Multi 5775 13145
Display 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2232x3184 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 7.0 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP58 IP68
Dimensions 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm —
Weight 299 g —
Launch price $2799 —

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
67
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2232x3184
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
66
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
74
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate Kirin 9050 Pro
70/100
1825771 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +62.3%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate

$2799

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (100/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (87/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate 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.