Huawei Pura 90 Plus vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9025, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $815 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5700); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,325,732).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Plus better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $815 vs $820
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1325732
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4199
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 220g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Plus vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Plus — 54/100, 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 Pura 90 Plus (96/100 vs 67/100). 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 Pura 90 Plus (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Plus | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9025 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1325732 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1420 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4199 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1276x2848 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.1×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $815 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1276x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Plus and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Pura 90 Plus by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Huawei Pura 90 Plus was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Plus (96/100 vs 67/100).
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 Pura 90 Plus (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Plus — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Plus and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Plus over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus 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.