Huawei nova 12s vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, 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 55/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12s
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 12s better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 192g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12s vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 35 points higher (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). 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 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (100/100 vs 54/100). 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 12s (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (90/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12s | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12s
- 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 12s
- 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 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12s and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei nova 12s by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (100/100 vs 54/100).
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 12s (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (90/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s by 35 points (90/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12s and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12s has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12s 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.