Huawei nova Y72S vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova Y72S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y72S
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova Y72S better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 211g
- Overall rating 36/100
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 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y72S vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y72S | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y72S
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y72S and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova Y72S by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y72S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y72S and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova Y72S has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y72S 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.