Huawei Pura 90 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Huawei Pura 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,248,520).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Pura 90

Performance 66
Display 85
Camera 66
Battery 85
Portability 63
Value for money 56

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Huawei Pura 90 better?

  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Overall rating 71/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1248520
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1421
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4323
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

Huawei Pura 90: The Huawei Pura 90 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Pura 90 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9010s MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1248520 4838033
Geekbench Single 1421 4188
Geekbench Multi 4323 13145
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1320x2856 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 163.1×78.1×7.0 mm —
Weight 210 g —
Launch price $640 —

Camera comparison

Huawei Pura 90

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
66
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Pura 90

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2856
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Pura 90

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura 90 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 90 HiSilicon Kirin 9010s
71/100
1248520 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +74.2%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura 90 by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Pura 90

$640

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (100/100 vs 66/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (87/100 vs 66/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Huawei Pura 90 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Huawei Pura 90 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.