Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Vivo S21 Pro
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. 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 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,348,248).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Vivo S21 Pro
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2348248
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo S21 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Vivo S21 Pro, 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 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (86/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Vivo S21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2348248 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Vivo S21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Vivo S21 Pro by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (86/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Vivo S21 Pro 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 Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.