Honor 500 vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; launch prices were $380 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 is faster in AnTuTu (2,344,395 vs 2,120,347); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Vivo iQOO Z11
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2344395 vs 2120347
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 6405
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 228g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $380
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Honor 500 scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Vivo iQOO Z11 — 70/100; 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 Honor 500 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (62/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $290 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (58/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (62/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor 500 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z11 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.