Huawei nova 12 SE vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 44/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 SE
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 12 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 SE vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 46 points higher (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 SE | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 SE and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei nova 12 SE by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE by 46 points (90/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 SE and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 SE over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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.