Huawei nova Y60 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova Y60 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 199,111); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y60 doesn't; the Huawei nova Y60 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y60
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova Y60 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 211g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y60 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y60 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y60 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 Q | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.2×76.0×9.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y60
- Main: 13MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y60
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y60
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y60 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova Y60 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y60
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (94/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y60 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y60 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova Y60 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y60 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.