Huawei nova 3i vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 28/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 336,905); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 192g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 62 points higher (90/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 26/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (82/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 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 | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- 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 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei nova 3i by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 3i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (82/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 62 points (90/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i 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 3i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i 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.