Huawei nova 14i vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $400 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 38/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 424,216); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't; the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14i
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $970
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 216g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 52 points higher (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14i — 4/100, 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 14i (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14i | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 13145 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14i and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei nova 14i by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Huawei nova 14i was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (94/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (81/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 52 points (90/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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.