Huawei P50 Pocket vs Vivo X500
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $1410 and $820. 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 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $1410
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket 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 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pocket — 14/100, 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 P50 Pocket (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pocket and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $590. Vivo X500 was $590 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (84/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.