Huawei nova 10 vs Vivo Y500

The Huawei nova 10 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $450 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 56/100 vs 53/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4000); the Huawei nova 10 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 210g).

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Huawei nova 10 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10
Performance 54
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 32
Portability 90
Value for money 38
Vivo Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
What makes Huawei nova 10 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 168g vs 210g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (90/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $450

  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 3 points higher (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (64/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Huawei nova 10 — 38/100, 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 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (90/100 vs 51/100).

Huawei nova 10: The Huawei nova 10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10 Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 781542
Geekbench Single 1017
Geekbench Multi 2943
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 66W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.2×73.9×6.9 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 168 g 210 g
Launch price $450 $345
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 60MP
44
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 10
$450
Vivo Y500
$345

Launch price difference: $105. Vivo Y500 was $105 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 (64/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (90/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Huawei nova 10 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 and the Vivo Y500?

The Huawei nova 10 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 or the Vivo Y500?

The Huawei nova 10 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 over the Vivo Y500?

The Huawei nova 10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.