Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $565 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,156,650).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova 14 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 204g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $565 vs $820
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1156650
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14 Ultra — 54/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1156650 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2860 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.6×7.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $565 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2860
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14 Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $255. Huawei nova 14 Ultra was $255 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (96/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Ultra over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.