Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $619 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 65/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,181,469); the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is thinner (6.9mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $619 vs $970
- Better portability (69/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1181469
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 202g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 25 points higher (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Pro — 44/100, 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 15 Pro (100/100 vs 66/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1181469 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $619 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. Huawei Nova 15 Pro was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (100/100 vs 66/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 25 points (90/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro 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.