Honor 500 Smart vs Realme 15x
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme 15x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 15x leads — 51/100 vs 41/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15x has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5260); the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Realme 15x
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 212g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Realme 15x better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Realme 15x, the Realme 15x scores 10 points higher (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15x leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x leads (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 15x notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 15x is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Realme 15x (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Realme 15x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 60W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme 15x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 15x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme 15x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Realme 15x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 15x notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (65/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 15x is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (75/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Realme 15x (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Realme 15x?
The Realme 15x is noticeably better than the Honor 500 Smart — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Realme 15x?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme 15x — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Realme 15x?
The Realme 15x leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Realme 15x?
The Realme 15x is a better fit for those who care about battery life.