Huawei nova 14i vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $400 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 424,216); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14i
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $820
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 216g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14i — 4/100, 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 14i (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14i | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10240 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14i and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova 14i by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Huawei nova 14i was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (94/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (84/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.