Honor 10 Lite vs Vivo X500
The Honor 10 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $220 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 24/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 336,905); the Honor 10 Lite is noticeably lighter (162g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10 Lite
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 10 Lite better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $820
- Better portability (82/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 10 Lite vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 65 points higher (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 10 Lite — 4/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (82/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 10 Lite | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 10 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 10 Lite
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 10 Lite
- 3400 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 10 Lite and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 10 Lite by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Honor 10 Lite was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (96/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (82/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10 Lite and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10 Lite 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.