Huawei nova 4 vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Huawei nova 4 (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 36/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 470,805); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 4 doesn't; the Huawei nova 4 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 192g).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 by 54 points (90/100 vs 36/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 4

Performance 34
Display 57
Camera 34
Battery 16
Portability 78
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Huawei nova 4 better?

  • Lighter: 172g vs 192g

  • Better portability (78/100 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 48MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 4 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 54 points higher (90/100 vs 36/100). 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 34/100). 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 4 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova 4 Vivo X500 Pro
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 970 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 470805 5016623
Geekbench Single 420 4188
Geekbench Multi 1617 13145
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2310 1216x2660
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 3750 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 25 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.0×75.1×7.8 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 172 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 4

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 25MP
34
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova 4

  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2310
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 4

  • 3750 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
16
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 4 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 4 Hisilicon Kirin 970
36/100
470805 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +90.6%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei nova 4 by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 4

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (100/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (94/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (87/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (81/100 vs 16/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova 4 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 by 54 points (90/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 4 and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Huawei nova 4 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 4 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 4 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 4 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.