Honor 50 vs Vivo X500
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $400 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 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 783,606); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $820
- Better portability (77/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 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 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 36/100, 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 50 (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (77/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 50 by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Honor 50 was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (96/100 vs 54/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (84/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (77/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 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.