Huawei nova 12 SE vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 12 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 SE
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova 12 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 SE vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (74/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 SE | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 SE and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova 12 SE by 89.2% 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (74/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 SE and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova 12 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 SE 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.