Huawei nova 5z vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 5z (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 565,851); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5z doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5z
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5z vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (85/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5z | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5z and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 5z by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (85/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5z or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5z or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5z or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5z over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.