Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Honor Play 80 Pro
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 622,608).
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 207g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Honor Play 80 Pro, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Honor Play 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 622608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 720x1610 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Honor Play 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 401.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (92/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor Play 80 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor Play 80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.