Huawei nova 13 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova 13 Pro (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 808,658).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova 13 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 209g vs 211g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 808658
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 909
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2399
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.9×7.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova 13 Pro by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 13 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (96/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (87/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 Pro 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.