Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Vivo Y81
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo Y81 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 18/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,607,132 vs 156,818); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y81 doesn't; the Vivo Y81 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 214g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Vivo Y81
- Higher AnTuTu: 1607132 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3260 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 146g vs 214g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Vivo Y81, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 49 points higher (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (68/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (85/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Vivo Y81 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1607132 | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3260 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | — |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y81
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y81
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y81
- 3260 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Vivo Y81, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Vivo Y81 by 924.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y81
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (68/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (57/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (85/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Vivo Y81?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 by 49 points (67/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Vivo Y81?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo Y81 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Vivo Y81?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Vivo Y81?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Vivo Y81?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y81 is a better fit for everyday use.