Huawei Pura X vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei Pura X (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 63/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4720); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,383,793).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Pura X better?
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4720 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (85/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2120 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4720 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 143.2×91.7×7.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X
- 6.3" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2120
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X
- 4720 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei Pura X by 71.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X (85/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura X has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura X is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.