Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Vivo Y500
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $750 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 56/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better camera (57/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $750
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Vivo Y500, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 11 points higher (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1607132 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $345 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $405. Vivo Y500 was $405 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (57/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Vivo Y500?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Vivo Y500?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.