Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6800); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,902,468); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1902468
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 234g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 51.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.