Honor 500 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $380 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6510 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $899
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 X300 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (62/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Honor 500 by 29.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $519. Honor 500 was $519 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (96/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (62/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.