Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $2799 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 879,714); the Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably lighter (213g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2918
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 213g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $2799
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2918 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | — | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 107.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2614. Vivo Y500 (China) was $2614 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (75/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 (China) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.