Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 592,015); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (85/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (85/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 46 points (92/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G 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.