Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 343,622); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE 4G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 211g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 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 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (96/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (84/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G 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.