Honor 20 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor 20 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor 20 Pro better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (85/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.6×74.0×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor 20 Pro by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (94/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (85/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.