Huawei P20 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 37/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 470,805).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei P20 Pro

Performance 34
Display 57
Camera 33
Battery 23
Portability 73
Value for money 0

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Huawei P20 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 37/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 470805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1617
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (85/100 vs 23/100).

Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei P20 Pro Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 470805 4838033
Geekbench Single 420 4188
Geekbench Multi 1617 13145
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2240x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 22W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 200 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm —
Weight 180 g —
Launch price $899 —

Camera comparison

Huawei P20 Pro

  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
33
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Huawei P20 Pro

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
57
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Huawei P20 Pro

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P20 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P20 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 970
37/100
470805 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +90.3%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei P20 Pro by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei P20 Pro

$899

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (100/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (94/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (85/100 vs 23/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.