Huawei nova 12 Lite vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 12 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, 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 55/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Lite
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 12 Lite better?
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Lite vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (85/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Lite | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Lite and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 12 Lite by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite (85/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Lite by 37 points (92/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Lite and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Lite 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.