Honor 100 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Honor 100 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $530 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,769,874).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 100 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 100 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 40W
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $530 vs $820
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1769874
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 100 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Honor 100 Pro — 62/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor 100 Pro (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 100 Pro (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 100 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 100 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1769874 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×74.7×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $530 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 100 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 100 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 100 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 100 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 100 Pro by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Honor 100 Pro was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 100 Pro (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 100 Pro (87/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 100 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 100 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Honor 100 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 100 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 100 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 100 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor 100 Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Honor 100 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.