Huawei Nova 16z vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | $370 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 16z by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (100/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.