Huawei P50 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $1199 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4360); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,141,829); the Huawei P50 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 195g vs 211g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4360 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $1199
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pro — 44/100, 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 Pro (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1228 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4360 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei P50 Pro by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $379. Vivo X500 was $379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (84/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei P50 Pro 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.