Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 499,040); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Hi nova 9z and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Hi nova 9z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (84/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.