Huawei nova 12 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (85/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (85/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.