Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $695 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 78/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,229,229); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $695 vs $970
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4323
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 220g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 12 points higher (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 70/100, 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 16 Ultra (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 Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 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 | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 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 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 75.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $275. Huawei Nova 16 Ultra was $275 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (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 Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
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?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.