Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 6800); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 879,714); the Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably lighter (213g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2918
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 6800 mAh
- Lighter: 213g vs 248g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (49/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 116.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (75/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (49/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.