Huawei nova Y73 vs Vivo X500
The Huawei nova Y73 (2025) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6620); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 343,622).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y73
Vivo X500
What makes Huawei nova Y73 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 211g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6620 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y73 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y73 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y73 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 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) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y73
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y73 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Huawei nova Y73 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y73
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (96/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (84/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y73 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y73 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y73 and the Vivo X500?
The Huawei nova Y73 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y73 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y73 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y73 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.