Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 211g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (96/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2018) | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (96/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) 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.