Huawei nova 9 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 9 better?
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (85/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 9 by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (85/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 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.