Honor 20 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor 20 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 47/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 192g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 43 points higher (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.6×74.0×8.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor 20 Pro by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (94/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.