Huawei nova 12i vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova 12i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12i
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova 12i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12i vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12i | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12i and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova 12i by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (84/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12i and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova 12i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12i over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.