Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $980 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,273,046).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 66/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $980
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 44/100, 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 90s Pro (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1273046 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $980 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $160. Vivo X500 was $160 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (96/100 vs 64/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (87/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro 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.