Honor 500 Smart vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 24/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Smart has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't.
Honor 500 Smart
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 194g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 57/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 7 points higher (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
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 Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) 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 Z6 (China)?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Honor 500 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.