Honor 500 vs Honor Win RT
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $380 and $384. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,095,021 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 229g).
Honor 500
Honor Win RT
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $384
- Better camera (58/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3095021 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6694
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Honor Win RT, the Honor Win RT scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 84/100, Honor Win RT — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (62/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Honor Win RT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3095021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $384 |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 500 and Honor Win RT, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Honor 500 by 24.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $4. Honor 500 was $4 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (62/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT edges out the Honor 500 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Honor Win RT?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Honor Win RT — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Honor Win RT?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.