Honor 500 Smart vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 41/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5260); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 524,785); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't; the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 207g).
Honor 500 Smart
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 186g vs 207g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor 500 Smart by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (73/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor 500 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.