Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $1250 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 879,714); the Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably lighter (213g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 213g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $1250
- Better portability (49/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1065. Vivo Y500 (China) was $1065 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 (China) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.