Huawei nova 13i vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 13i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 40/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13i
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 13i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13i vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (85/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13i | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13i and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 13i by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (85/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i by 52 points (92/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13i and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 13i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13i 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.