Huawei Nova 16s vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $430 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 67/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,121,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $430 vs $970
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4125
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 23 points higher (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s — 60/100, 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 16s (100/100 vs 64/100). 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 16s (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16s by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $540. Huawei Nova 16s was $540 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (100/100 vs 64/100).
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 16s (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s by 23 points (90/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s 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 16s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. 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.