Huawei Pura X Max vs Vivo Y500
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $1520 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 56/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Vivo Y500 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better camera (55/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5300 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $1520
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Vivo Y500, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 14 points higher (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 44/100, 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 Vivo Y500 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | — | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $345 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $1175. Vivo Y500 was $1175 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (55/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo Y500?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo Y500?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo Y500?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Vivo Y500?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.