Huawei P20 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $649 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei P20 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $820
- Better portability (83/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P20 — 0/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.8" LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20
- 5.8" LCD
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei P20 by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. Huawei P20 was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (96/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 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.