Huawei Mate 90 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Mate 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $895 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6600); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,582,664).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Mate 90 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1582664
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $895
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 90 — 60/100, Vivo X500 — 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (96/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Huawei Mate 90 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1582664 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2832 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $895 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Mate 90 by 59.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Vivo X500 was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (96/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (87/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Huawei Mate 90 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 90 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Mate 90 is a better fit for active 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.