Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), 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 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 499,040); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Hi nova 9z and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.