Huawei nova Y90 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova Y90 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova Y90 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y90
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova Y90 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 211g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y90 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y90 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y90
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y90 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova Y90 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y90
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (84/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y90 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova Y90 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y90 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.