Huawei P50 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $1199 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 67/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4360); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,141,829).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 67/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4360 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $1199
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 23 points higher (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pro — 44/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1228 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4360 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei P50 Pro by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Vivo X500 Pro was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro by 23 points (90/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei P50 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.