Huawei nova 5i Pro vs Vivo X500

The Huawei nova 5i Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 565,851); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5i Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 5i Pro is noticeably lighter (178g vs 211g).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 5i Pro

Performance 45
Display 58
Camera 39
Battery 32
Portability 69
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Huawei nova 5i Pro better?

  • Lighter: 178g vs 211g

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 565851
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 797
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2120
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (69/100 vs 50/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova 5i Pro Vivo X500
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 565851 3930719
Geekbench Single 797 3302
Geekbench Multi 2120 10240
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2750
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 5i Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova 5i Pro

  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 5i Pro

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 5i Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 5i Pro HiSilicon Kirin 810
44/100
565851 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +85.6%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova 5i Pro by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 5i Pro

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (96/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (94/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (69/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Vivo X500?

The Huawei nova 5i Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 5i Pro 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.