Huawei P50 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $700 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4100); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $820
- Better portability (71/100 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 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 22/100, 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 (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (71/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei P50 by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Huawei P50 was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (94/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (84/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (71/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei P50 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.