Huawei P30 Pro New Edition vs Vivo X500

The Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition is noticeably lighter (192g vs 211g).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition

Performance 52
Display 82
Camera 43
Battery 38
Portability 60
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Huawei P30 Pro New Edition better?

  • Lighter: 192g vs 211g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei P30 Pro New Edition Vivo X500
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 736755 3930719
Geekbench Single 928 3302
Geekbench Multi 2875 10240
Display 6.5" OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2750
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 40W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 20 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10, EMUI 10.1, Google Play Services Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 192 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition

  • Main: 40MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
82
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P30 Pro New Edition and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition HiSilicon Kirin 980
52/100
736755 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +81.3%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Huawei P30 Pro New Edition by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (96/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (87/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (84/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition and the Vivo X500?

The Huawei P30 Pro New Edition has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition 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.