Huawei nova 3 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 32/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 470,805); the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 192g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 58 points higher (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 8TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei nova 3 by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (81/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 58 points (90/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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.