Honor 500 Smart vs OnePlus Ace 6
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 41/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 5260); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 528,398); the OnePlus Ace 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't; the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
OnePlus Ace 6
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 213g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 32 points higher (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3332530 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $399 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Honor 500 Smart by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (79/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.