Honor 500 Smart vs Realme C73
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 42/100 vs 41/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP.
Honor 500 Smart
Realme C73
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 197g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 62/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5260 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Realme C73, the Realme C73 scores 1 points higher (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Smart leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 edges out the Honor 500 Smart by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Realme C73?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Realme C73?
The Honor 500 Smart leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Realme C73?
The Honor 500 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme C73 is a better fit for everyday use.