Honor 500 Smart vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 24/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Smart has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5000).
Honor 500 Smart
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 65/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor 500 Smart are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "design" category, the Honor 500 Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor 500 Smart are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
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 Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Honor 500 Smart by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 500 Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.