Honor 500 vs OnePlus 13T
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $380 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6260); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
OnePlus 13T
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6260 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $650
- Better camera (58/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 65/100)
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6649
- Lighter: 185g vs 198g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 13T scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, OnePlus 13T — 62/100; 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 OnePlus 13T is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | OnePlus 13T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3173674 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6260 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Honor 500 by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Honor 500 was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T edges out the Honor 500 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the OnePlus 13T?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus 13T — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the OnePlus 13T?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the OnePlus 13T?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.