Huawei Mate 90 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $895 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 73/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,582,664); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $895 vs $970
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1582664
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6200
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 217g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 90 — 60/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1582664 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2832 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $895 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei Mate 90 by 68.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Huawei Mate 90 was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (100/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (87/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 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.