Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 56/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,117,236).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1117236
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 34 points higher (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1117236 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei nova 12 Pro by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro by 34 points (90/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.