Honor 500 Smart vs Realme Neo7
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 41/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5260); the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,332 vs 528,398); the Realme Neo7 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
Realme Neo7
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 213g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550332 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2249 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7352 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Realme Neo7, the Realme Neo7 scores 26 points higher (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (68/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Realme Neo7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 2550332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| 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, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Realme Neo7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 leads Honor 500 Smart by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (84/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (68/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 26 points (67/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Realme Neo7?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme Neo7 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.