Huawei Y8s vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Y8s (2020) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 336,905); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y8s doesn't; the Huawei Y8s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y8s
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Y8s better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 211g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y8s vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y8s notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y8s | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y8s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y8s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y8s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Y8s and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Y8s by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y8s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (96/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y8s notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y8s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y8s and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Y8s has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y8s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y8s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y8s over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.