Honor 500 Smart vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 41/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5260); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (85/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor 500 Smart by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (85/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.