Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Vivo S50

The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 72/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,801,694).

The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 78
Battery 86
Portability 60
Value for money
Vivo S50
Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 64
Battery 68
Portability 66
Value for money 82
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1801694
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4817
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 196g vs 201g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Vivo S50, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 12 points higher (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).

Honor 500 Pro (China): The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo S50: The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 500 Pro (China) Vivo S50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3119308 1801694
Geekbench Single 3041 1930
Geekbench Multi 9494 4817
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2736 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm
Weight 201 g 196 g
Launch price $390
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Vivo S50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo S50
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Vivo S50
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 500 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
72/100 -73.1%
1801694 AnTuTu

Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Vivo S50 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Vivo S50
$390
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (92/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (86/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Vivo S50?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Vivo S50?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Vivo S50?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Vivo S50?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Vivo S50?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.