Huawei P30 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Huawei P30 (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 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3650); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 736,755).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei P30

Performance 52
Display 58
Camera 42
Battery 15
Portability 84
Value for money 4

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Huawei P30 better?


  • Overall rating 45/100

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 3650 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). 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 42/100). 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 P30 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (85/100 vs 15/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei P30 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 736755 4838033
Geekbench Single 928 4188
Geekbench Multi 2875 13145
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3650 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 22W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm —
Weight 165 g —
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Huawei P30

  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Huawei P30

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
58
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Huawei P30

  • 3650 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
15
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

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

Huawei P30 HiSilicon Kirin 980
45/100
736755 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +84.8%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei P30 by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei P30

$799

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (94/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (87/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (85/100 vs 15/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

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

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 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 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.