Huawei nova 13 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 808,658).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 808658
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 909
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2399
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (85/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 13 by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (100/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (85/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.