Huawei nova 12 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, 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 57/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 33 points higher (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 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 | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 33 points (90/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 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.