Huawei P30 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $799 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3650); 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 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei P30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $820
- Better portability (84/100 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 3650 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P30 — 4/100, 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 P30 (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (84/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3650 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30
- 3650 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei P30 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Huawei P30 was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (96/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (84/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 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.