Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,583,039); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy S25
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2583039
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9600 vs 9287
- Lighter: 162g vs 201g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (89/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2583039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9600 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy S25, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S25 by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (86/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (89/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a better fit for gamers and power users.