Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra (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 1,030,315).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1030315
- 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 198g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Ultra 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 62/100). 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 Ultra (100/100 vs 62/100). 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 Ultra (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1030315 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO 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 | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 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 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO 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 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (100/100 vs 62/100).
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 Ultra (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 34 points (90/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra 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 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra 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.