Honor 500 Smart vs Realme Narzo 100x
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme Narzo 100x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Narzo 100x leads — 46/100 vs 41/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 100x has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5260); the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Realme Narzo 100x
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 224g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 100x better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Realme Narzo 100x, the Realme Narzo 100x scores 5 points higher (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 100x leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Realme Narzo 100x notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 100x notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100x (68/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Realme Narzo 100x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 166.4×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $205 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme Narzo 100x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Narzo 100x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 100x
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Realme Narzo 100x, 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 Narzo 100x notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (65/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 100x notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100x (68/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Realme Narzo 100x?
The Realme Narzo 100x edges out the Honor 500 Smart by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Realme Narzo 100x?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme Narzo 100x — 46/100.
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Realme Narzo 100x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor 500 Smart (68/100 vs 36/100).