Huawei Pura X Max vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $1520 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5300); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,107,301); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $1520
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10240 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Pura X Max by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Vivo X500 was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (96/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (87/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.