Huawei nova 7i vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei nova 7i (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 565,851); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 7i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 7i
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 7i better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 192g
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 7i vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 45/100). 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 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Huawei nova 7i are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 7i | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); EMUI 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 7i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 7i
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 7i
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 7i and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei nova 7i by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 7i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (81/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Huawei nova 7i are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 7i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 7i and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 7i has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 7i 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 7i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 7i 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.