Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, 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 78/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,229,229).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4323
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 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 | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 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 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | — | |
| Launch price | $695 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- 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 16 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 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 74.6% 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 16 Ultra (100/100 vs 66/100).
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 Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 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.