Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 75/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,902,468); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5775
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 248g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 15 points higher (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6510 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 | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.