Honor 500 Smart vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 31/100 vs 24/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5260); the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 203g).
Honor 500 Smart
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Lighter: 186g vs 203g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 7 points higher (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Honor 500 Smart are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Honor 500 Smart are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (67/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Honor 500 Smart by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Honor 500 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.