Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 211g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 5W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 Youth | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 5W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 10 Youth
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display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (84/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth 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.