Honor 500 vs Vivo X500
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $380 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $820
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 X500 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 500 by 40.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Honor 500 was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (96/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (87/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Vivo X500?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.