Huawei nova 11 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $349 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 11 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova 11 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $820
- Better portability (90/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei nova 11 — 44/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova 11 by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $471. Huawei nova 11 was $471 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova 11 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 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.