Honor 500 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $380 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 73/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 213g).
Honor 500
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $771
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 6694
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 10 points higher (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 84/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $771 |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 500 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Honor 500 by 21.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $391. Honor 500 was $391 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.