Huawei P50 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 67/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4360); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,141,829).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 67/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4360 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (85/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1228 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4360 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei P50 Pro by 76.4% 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 P50 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (85/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro by 25 points (92/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.