Head to head

Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Vivo X500 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 May 2026.

The short answer

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo X500 Ultra still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 283,999 against PKR 364,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei Pura 90 Pro takes it by 9.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei Pura 90 Pro costs PKR 81,000 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra charges 20W faster.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei Pura 90 Pro if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Pura 90 Pro Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 283,999 Cheaper PKR 364,999
Design & build
Release date April 20, 2026 (China). September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions Not listed 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight Not listed 235 g
Water resistance Not listed IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size ~6.8 inches 6.89 Inches Better
Resolution ~1220 x 2844 pixels HDR10+ 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type LTPO OLED 120Hz LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) 3000Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 99% DCI-P3, 10-bit Color Depth
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Kirin (next-gen, exact model TBD) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Huawei custom GPU Adreno 850
Operating system HarmonyOS 4.x Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide, variable aperture, OIS) 48 MP (periscope telephoto, OIS, 5x optical zoom) 12 MP (ultrawide) Laser AF, PDAF Leica-like tuning (Huawei XMAGE imaging) HDR, panorama Triple Camera: 200 MP + 200 MP + 200 MP, LED Flash, Laser AF, ZEISS Optics, ZEISS T* Lens Coating, HDR, Panorama, 3D LUT Import Better
Selfie camera 13 MP 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording 4K video recording Gyro-EIS 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li Po 5000 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 100W wired fast charging 50W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 / 7 (expected) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Face Unlock Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.1 USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei Pura 90 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Huawei Pura 90 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Vivo X500 Ultra can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

Huawei Pura 90 Pro is listed at PKR 283,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro cheaper by PKR 81,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Pura 90 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Pura 90 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Vivo X500 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Pura 90 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Huawei Pura 90 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 100W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei Pura 90 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Huawei Pura 90 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Pura 90 Pro runs the Kirin (next-gen, exact model TBD) while Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.