Honor 20S vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor 20S (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 565,851); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 20S doesn't; the Honor 20S is noticeably lighter (172g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20S
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor 20S better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 192g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20S vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20S | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20S
- 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 20S
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20S and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor 20S by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (81/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20S or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20S and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor 20S has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20S or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20S or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20S 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.