Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 79/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,780,751); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2780751
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 201g vs 218g
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 9287
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 5 points higher (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2780751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.