Huawei nova 14i vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 14i (2025) 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 38/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 424,216); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14i
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (85/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14i | 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 | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 216 g | — | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14i and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 14i by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (94/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (85/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i 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 14i 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.