Huawei nova 9 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $499 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 52/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4300); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 9 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $970
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 38 points higher (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei nova 9 — 26/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Huawei nova 9 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $471. Huawei nova 9 was $471 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (81/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 38 points (90/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.