Honor 400 vs Vivo X500
The Honor 400 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $449 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,087,525); the Honor 400 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 400 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $820
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1087525
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor 400 — 50/100, 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 (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 400 (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 400 (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1087525 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×74.6×7.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 400
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 400
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 400 by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $371. Honor 400 was $371 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 (96/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 400 (87/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 400 (84/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 400 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 400 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 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.