Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, 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 76/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,321,223).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 76/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1321223
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1321223 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.