Honor 400 Lite vs Vivo X500
The Honor 400 Lite (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7025 Ultra, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $249 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5230); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 668,462); the Honor 400 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Lite
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 400 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $820
- Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5230 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Lite vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor 400 Lite — 58/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (84/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Lite | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7025 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5230 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.6×7.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Lite
- 5230 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Lite and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 400 Lite by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $571. Honor 400 Lite was $571 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (96/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (84/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Lite and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 400 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Lite 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.