Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 22/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 70 points higher (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (85/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2018) | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 170 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (85/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.