Honor 50 vs Honor 500 Pro (China)
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 781,542); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 201g).
Honor 50
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Lighter: 175g vs 201g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Honor 500 Pro (China), the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (77/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor 50 | Honor 500 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1264x2736 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 50 and Honor 500 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Honor 50 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (86/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (77/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Honor 500 Pro (China) — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Honor 500 Pro (China)?
The Honor 50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.