Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,117,236).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 12 Pro better?
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1117236
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (85/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1117236 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 12 Pro by 76.9% 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 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (85/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.