Huawei Mate XT Ultimate vs Vivo X500

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (2024) runs on the Kirin 9010, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-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 1,177,196); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 298g).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

Performance 65
Display 66
Camera 39
Battery 74
Portability 20
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Huawei Mate XT Ultimate better?

  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Overall rating 57/100

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1177196
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1421
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4323
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 211g vs 298g

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (50/100 vs 20/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Vivo X500
Processor Kirin 9010 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 1177196 3930719
Geekbench Single 1421 3302
Geekbench Multi 4323 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 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 4.2 (China) Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 298 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

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

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

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

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

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

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Kirin 9010
57/100
1177196 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +70.1%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 70.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (96/100 vs 65/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (87/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (50/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).

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

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

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

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).

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

The Huawei Mate XT 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.