Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,030,315).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 198g vs 211g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1030315
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1030315 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12 Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 73.8% 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (96/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Ultra over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.