Huawei Nova 16s Pro vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9010S, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $570 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,158,674); the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Nova 16s Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $570 vs $820
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1158674
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 218g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s Pro — 68/100, 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 16s Pro (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 Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9010S | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1158674 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $570 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Nova 16s Pro by 70.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Huawei Nova 16s Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (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 Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.