Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $880 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 72/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,617,928); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $880 vs $970
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 231g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 18 points higher (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 67/100). 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (63/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 67.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 67/100).
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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (63/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max 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.