Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, 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 33/100 (a 59-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 343,622); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE Youth better?
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (85/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (85/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 59 points (92/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth 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.