Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Vivo Y500 Pro

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $1250 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 956,756); the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 74
Battery 83
Portability 39
Value for money 54
Vivo Y500 Pro
Performance 57
Display 85
Camera 50
Battery 82
Portability 60
Value for money 84
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 956756
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 3185
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 230g
  • Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $1250

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 54/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (60/100 vs 39/100).

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max: The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max Vivo Y500 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 1617928 956756
Geekbench Single 1417 1061
Geekbench Multi 3851 3185
Display 6.9" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1308x2880 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, EMUI 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm
Weight 230 g 199 g
Launch price $1250 $220
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 13MP
74
camera
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1308x2880
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
73/100
1617928 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7400
63/100 -69.1%
956756 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 69.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
$1250
Vivo Y500 Pro
$220

Launch price difference: $1030. Vivo Y500 Pro was $1030 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (74/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (60/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.