Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $2799 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 70/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5600); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,825,771); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $2799
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 20 points higher (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 13145 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1829. Vivo X500 Pro was $1829 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
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 XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 20 points (90/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate 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.