Honor 500 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor 500 by 51.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (100/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (87/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.