Honor 500 vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $380 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 73/100 vs 66/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,536,961 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 200g
- Better camera (58/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2536961 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 6649
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $380
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the Honor 500 scores 7 points higher (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 82/100; 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 Ace 5 Racing and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 2536961 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Honor 500 by 7.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $130. OnePlus Ace 5 Racing was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (58/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Honor 500 edges out the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.