Huawei P smart 2021 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei P smart 2021 (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 343,622); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P smart 2021 doesn't; the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P smart 2021
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei P smart 2021 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 211g
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P smart 2021 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P smart 2021 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.9×9.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P smart 2021
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P smart 2021
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P smart 2021
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P smart 2021 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei P smart 2021 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P smart 2021
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (96/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P smart 2021 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P smart 2021 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P smart 2021 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei P smart 2021 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P smart 2021 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P smart 2021 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P smart 2021 over the 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.