Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $2799 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5600); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,825,771); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $2799
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Vivo X500 — 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 10240 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- 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
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 53.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1979. Vivo X500 was $1979 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.