Huawei Y9 (2019) vs Vivo X500

The Huawei Y9 (2019) (2018) 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 29/100 (a 60-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 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 336,905); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2019) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2019) is noticeably lighter (173g vs 211g).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Y9 (2019)

Performance 26
Display 57
Camera 13
Battery 22
Portability 74
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Huawei Y9 (2019) better?

  • Lighter: 173g vs 211g

  • Better portability (74/100 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 16MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2019) vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (74/100 vs 50/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Y9 (2019) 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 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 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 173 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Huawei Y9 (2019)

  • Main: 16MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
13
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Y9 (2019)

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Y9 (2019)

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Y9 (2019) and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Y9 (2019) Hisilicon Kirin 710
29/100
336905 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +91.4%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Huawei Y9 (2019) by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Y9 (2019)

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (96/100 vs 26/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (94/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (87/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (84/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (74/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2019) or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2019) and the Vivo X500?

The Huawei Y9 (2019) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2019) or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2019) or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2019) 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.