Huawei nova 12s vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12s
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova 12s better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 211g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12s vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12s | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12s and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova 12s by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12s and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova 12s has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12s 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.