Huawei P50 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $700 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 54/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4100); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $970
- Better portability (71/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 36 points higher (90/100 vs 54/100). 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 22/100, 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 (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei P50 by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Huawei P50 was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (94/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (81/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 36 points (90/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei P50 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.