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 (3,150,555 vs 528,398); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 207g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 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)
Comparison verdict
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 (91/100 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 (91/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9287 | |
| 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 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (91/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.