Honor 500 vs Motorola Edge 60 Pro
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Motorola Edge 60 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $699
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 60 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 125W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Motorola Edge 60 Pro, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads (84/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Motorola Edge 60 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 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 125W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:38 hrs, total 24:17 hrs
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Motorola Edge 60 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads Honor 500 by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $319. Honor 500 was $319 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (90/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Motorola Edge 60 Pro?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Edge 60 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.