Honor 500 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,974,201 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $485
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 198g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (81/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100; 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 Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Honor 500 by 21.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $105. Honor 500 was $105 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini edges out the Honor 500 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (90/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.