Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $880 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,617,928); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Overall rating 72/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $880
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, 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 Pro Max (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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- 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
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Vivo X500 was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max 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.