Huawei nova 9 SE vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 9 SE is noticeably lighter (191g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 211g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova 9 SE by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 9 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 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.