Honor 10i vs Vivo X500
The Honor 10i (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 336,905); the Honor 10i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10i
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 10i better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 211g
- Better portability (81/100 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
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 10i vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (96/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (94/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10i significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (81/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 10i | 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 | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | 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 | 164 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 10i
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 10i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 10i
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 10i and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 10i by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 10i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (96/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (94/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (87/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10i significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (81/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10i and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 10i has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10i 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.