Huawei Nova 16z vs Vivo X500
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $370 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $820
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16z — 60/100, 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 16z (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 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 | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei Nova 16z by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Huawei Nova 16z was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (96/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Vivo X500?
The Huawei Nova 16z 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.