Huawei nova 3i vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 336,905); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 211g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (82/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova 3i by 91.4% 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (96/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (82/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.