Huawei Nova 16 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $445 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,155,792).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $820
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 64/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Nova 16 by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $375. Huawei Nova 16 was $375 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (96/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.