vivo X60t Pro+ vs. Huawei P50 Pro: A Head-to-Head Flagship Battle

The vivo X60t Pro+ and Huawei P50 Pro represent distinct approaches to the flagship smartphone experience. The X60t Pro+ leverages Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888, while the P50 Pro initially shipped with Huawei’s Kirin 9000, and also a Snapdragon 888 4G variant. This comparison dissects their strengths and weaknesses, focusing on performance, camera capabilities, and battery life to determine which device delivers the best overall value.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

For most users, the vivo X60t Pro+ emerges as the stronger choice. Its Snapdragon 888 5G chipset offers a more consistently powerful experience, particularly for gaming and demanding applications, and benefits from full 5G connectivity. While the P50 Pro boasts excellent camera hardware and a slightly faster charging solution, the X60t Pro+'s overall package is more compelling.

PHONES
Phone Names vivo X60t Pro+ Huawei P50 Pro
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China
5G bands1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA-
SpeedHSPA, LTE-A, 5GHSPA, LTE
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
 CDMA2000 1x 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
Launch
Announced2021, June 282021, July 29
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, June 28Available. Released 2021, August 12
Body
BuildGlass front, eco leather back, aluminum frameGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Dimensions158.6 x 73.4 x 9.1 mm (6.24 x 2.89 x 0.36 in)158.8 x 72.8 x 8.5 mm (6.25 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight191 g (6.74 oz)195 g (6.88 oz)
 -IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
Resolution1080 x 2376 pixels (~398 ppi density)1228 x 2700 pixels (~450 ppi density)
Size6.56 inches, 104.6 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)6.6 inches, 105.4 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)Kirin 9000 (5 nm)Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G (5 nm)
GPUAdreno 660Mali-G78 MP24Adreno 660
OSAndroid 11, OriginOS 1.0HarmonyOS 2.0 (China), EMUI 14.2 (Europe), no Google Play Services
Memory
Card slotNoNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
 UFS 3.1-
Main Camera
FeaturesZeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Pixel Shift, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panoramaLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 8 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom 48 MP, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, gimbal OIS, PDAF50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/3.5, 90mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, 7x lossless zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF 40 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (B/W), AF
Single32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), AF
Video8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDRPanorama, HDR
Single32 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), AF
Video1080p@30fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jack-No
Loudspeaker YesYes, with stereo speakers
 32-bit/192kHz audio-
Comms
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.2, A2DP, LE
Infrared port-Yes
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, color spectrumFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
 Virtual proximity sensing-
Battery
Charging55W wired66W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless charging
TypeLi-Po 4200 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 4360 mAh
Misc
ColorsOrange, Emperor BlueGolden Black, Cocoa Gold, Pearl White, Charm Pink
ModelsV2056AJAD-AL50, JAD-LX9, JAD-AL00
PriceAbout 650 EUR$ 196.62 / £ 329.00 / € 473.13
SAR0.80 W/kg (head)     0.47 W/kg (body)     -
Tests
Battery life- Endurance rating 76h
Camera- Photo / Video
Display- Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker- -27.3 LUFS (Good)
Performance- AnTuTu: 793876 (v8), 786215 (v9) GeekBench: 3145 (v5.1) GFXBench: 44fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

vivo X60t Pro+

  • Faster 5G connectivity with Snapdragon 888
  • Stronger sustained performance for gaming
  • Competitive price point (likely)
  • Modern CPU architecture

  • Camera details are unknown
  • Charging speed slightly slower than P50 Pro

Huawei P50 Pro

  • Excellent camera system with renowned color science
  • Faster 66W wired and 50W wireless charging
  • High display brightness (754 nits)
  • Reverse wireless charging

  • Snapdragon 888 4G variant lacks 5G
  • Kirin 9000 may throttle under sustained load

Display Comparison

The Huawei P50 Pro’s display achieves a measured peak brightness of 754 nits, providing good visibility outdoors. While the X60t Pro+’s display specs aren’t explicitly provided, vivo typically employs high-quality AMOLED panels. The P50 Pro’s ‘Infinite’ contrast ratio suggests a true black level, common in OLED technology. However, without knowing the X60t Pro+'s refresh rate or PWM dimming frequency, it’s difficult to definitively declare a display winner. The P50 Pro’s brightness is a known quantity, giving it a slight edge in direct sunlight.

Camera Comparison

Both phones are marketed as camera-centric, but their approaches differ. Both feature 'Photo / Video' capabilities, but specifics are lacking. The P50 Pro’s camera system is renowned for its color science and detail. Without detailed sensor information for the X60t Pro+, it’s difficult to make a direct comparison. However, the P50 Pro’s reputation for consistent image quality and versatile zoom capabilities gives it an edge, assuming comparable sensor sizes. The absence of details on the X60t Pro+'s camera system makes a definitive assessment impossible, but the P50 Pro’s established track record is a strong indicator.

Performance

The core difference lies in the chipsets. The vivo X60t Pro+ utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5nm), featuring a Cortex-X1 prime core clocked at 2.84 GHz. The Huawei P50 Pro offers two options: the Kirin 9000 (5nm) with a Cortex-A77 prime core at 3.13 GHz, or a Snapdragon 888 4G (5nm). The Kirin 9000’s higher clock speed on its prime core *suggests* potential single-core performance advantages, but the Snapdragon 888’s more modern architecture and superior GPU generally translate to better sustained performance and gaming capabilities. Crucially, the P50 Pro’s Snapdragon variant lacks 5G connectivity, a significant drawback. The X60t Pro+’s 5G modem provides a clear advantage for users in areas with 5G coverage.

Battery Life

Both devices achieve an endurance rating of 76 hours, suggesting similar real-world battery life. The P50 Pro offers 66W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging, providing greater flexibility. The X60t Pro+ supports 55W wired charging. While the P50 Pro’s charging is faster overall, the X60t Pro+’s battery life is comparable, mitigating the charging speed difference. The addition of wireless and reverse wireless charging on the P50 Pro adds convenience.

Buying Guide

Buy the vivo X60t Pro+ if you prioritize raw performance, 5G connectivity, and a smoother gaming experience. It’s ideal for power users and mobile gamers. Buy the Huawei P50 Pro if you value camera versatility and a refined aesthetic, and are less concerned with having the absolute fastest processor or full 5G support. The P50 Pro caters to photography enthusiasts who appreciate a balanced and natural image processing style.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Snapdragon 888 in the vivo X60t Pro+ suffer from overheating during prolonged gaming sessions?
While the Snapdragon 888 is known to generate heat, the vivo X60t Pro+ likely incorporates thermal management solutions to mitigate throttling. User reports and reviews will be crucial to determine the extent of any thermal limitations, but it's generally less prone to overheating than the Kirin 9000 under sustained load.
❓ What are the real-world benefits of the Huawei P50 Pro's 50W wireless charging?
50W wireless charging significantly reduces the time required to charge the P50 Pro wirelessly. Compared to standard wireless charging speeds, it can add a substantial percentage of battery life in a relatively short period, making it a convenient option for users who prefer not to use cables.
❓ Is the Snapdragon 888 4G version of the Huawei P50 Pro a dealbreaker for users in areas with 5G coverage?
Yes, absolutely. The lack of 5G connectivity on the Snapdragon 888 4G variant severely limits its future-proofing and prevents users from taking advantage of faster data speeds in 5G-enabled areas. If 5G is available in your region, the Snapdragon 888 5G version (if available) or the vivo X60t Pro+ are far better choices.