Huawei nova 12 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 43/100 vs 34/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Huawei nova 12
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 9 points higher (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 199 g | |
| Price | — | $220 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (67/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro edges out the Huawei nova 12 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.