Honor 500 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 59/100 vs 31/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Honor 500 is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.2mm).

The Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 28 points (59/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Performance 42
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 69
Design 52
Value for money 84
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 198g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (69/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?

  • Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Honor 500 scores 28 points higher (59/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 leads (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (84/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 500: The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 500 Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 2344395
Geekbench Single 2070
Geekbench Multi 6694
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2736 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 198 g 203 g
Price $380
Camera comparison
Honor 500
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor 500
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 500
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 500
$380
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (42/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (58/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (69/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (84/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 28 points (59/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Honor 500 leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.