Huawei P30 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 48/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei P30 Pro better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (85/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei P30 Pro by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (85/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro by 44 points (92/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei P30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 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.