Honor 400 Smart vs Vivo X500
The Honor 400 Smart (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 617,626); the Honor 400 Smart is noticeably lighter (189g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Smart
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 400 Smart better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 211g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Smart vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Smart is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Smart | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Smart
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Smart and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 400 Smart by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 400 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 400 Smart (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 Smart is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Smart or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Smart by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Smart and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 400 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Smart or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Smart or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Smart 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.