Honor 500 vs Honor GT 2 Pro
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Honor GT 2 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 73/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT 2 Pro has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor GT 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Honor GT 2 Pro
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Honor GT 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Honor GT 2 Pro, the Honor GT 2 Pro scores 18 points higher (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (88/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Honor GT 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1224x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor GT 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Honor GT 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT 2 Pro leads Honor 500 by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor GT 2 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (81/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (88/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Honor GT 2 Pro?
The Honor GT 2 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Honor GT 2 Pro?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Honor GT 2 Pro — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Honor GT 2 Pro?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Honor GT 2 Pro?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Honor GT 2 Pro?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor GT 2 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.