Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $565 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 68/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,156,650).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 14 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $565 vs $970
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1156650
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 204g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 22 points higher (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14 Ultra — 54/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Huawei nova 14 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1156650 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2860 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.6×7.8 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $565 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2860
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $405. Huawei nova 14 Ultra was $405 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Huawei nova 14 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 22 points (90/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.