Huawei nova 14 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Huawei nova 14 Pro (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020, 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 62/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,021,894).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 14 Pro

Performance 63
Display 84
Camera 48
Battery 66
Portability 56
Value for money 48

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Huawei nova 14 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 62/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1021894
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1389
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4125
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).

Huawei nova 14 Pro: The Huawei nova 14 Pro is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova 14 Pro Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Kirin 8020 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1021894 4838033
Geekbench Single 1389 4188
Geekbench Multi 4125 13145
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2776 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 200 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 5.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×75.0×7.8 mm —
Weight 207 g —
Launch price $470 —

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 14 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova 14 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2776
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 14 Pro

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 14 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 14 Pro Kirin 8020
62/100
1021894 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +78.9%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 14 Pro by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 14 Pro

$470

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Huawei nova 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Huawei nova 14 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.