Honor 500 Smart vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 41/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5260); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 49 points higher (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor 500 Smart by 89.5% 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 49 points (90/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.