Huawei Mate 90 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6600); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,582,664).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 90 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1582664
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1582664 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2832 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | — | |
| Launch price | $895 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 90 by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (100/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (87/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.