Huawei Pura X Max vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $1520 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 879,714); the Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably lighter (213g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2813
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 213g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $1520
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Huawei Pura X Max scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 X Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2813 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 139.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1335. Vivo Y500 (China) was $1335 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (77/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (55/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 (China) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.