Huawei Pura 90 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Pura 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $640 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,248,520); the Huawei Pura 90 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Pura 90 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $640 vs $820
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1248520
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 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, the Vivo X500 scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 — 56/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1248520 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×78.1×7.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $640 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Pura 90 by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $180. Huawei Pura 90 was $180 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (96/100 vs 66/100).
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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Pura 90 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Pura 90 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.