Huawei P20 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $899 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 37/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 470,805).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei P20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $970
- Better portability (73/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (81/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 53 points higher (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Pro — 0/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (81/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei P20 Pro by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $71. Huawei P20 Pro was $71 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (81/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 53 points (90/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.