Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Vivo Y500

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $980 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 68/100 vs 56/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 49
Value for money 48
Vivo Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6000 mAh
  • Lighter: 210g vs 213g
  • Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $980

  • Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Vivo Y500, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 12 points higher (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 48/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).

Huawei Pura 90s Pro: The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro Vivo Y500
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 1617928
Geekbench Single 1417
Geekbench Multi 3851
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1256x2760 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 66W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, EMUI 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 213 g 210 g
Launch price $980 $345
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
57
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
$980
Vivo Y500
$345

Launch price difference: $635. Vivo Y500 was $635 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (57/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).

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

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.

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

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.