Huawei Nova 16 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $445 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 70/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,155,792).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $970
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4323
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 20 points higher (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 64/100, 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 (100/100 vs 65/100). 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $525. Huawei Nova 16 was $525 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (100/100 vs 65/100).
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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 by 20 points (90/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, 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.