Huawei P20 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei P20 (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 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 470,805).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei P20 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
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 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). 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 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (85/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | — | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20
- 5.8" LCD
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei P20 by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (85/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 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 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.