Honor 500 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 leads — 59/100 vs 30/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Honor 500
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 198g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Honor 500 scores 29 points higher (59/100 vs 30/100). 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 42/100). 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 Z9 (India) (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 Z9 (India) (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $380 | — |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (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 Z9 (India) (58/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (69/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 29 points (59/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 500 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 500 leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.