Honor 600 Pro vs Vivo X500

The Honor 600 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $549 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,038,473); the Honor 600 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).

The Vivo X500 edges out the Honor 600 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 600 Pro

Performance 91
Display 83
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 69
Value for money 86

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Honor 600 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $820

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3038473
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9287
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 600 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Honor 600 Pro — 86/100, 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Honor 600 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (69/100 vs 50/100).

Honor 600 Pro: The Honor 600 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo X500: The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor 600 Pro Vivo X500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 3038473 3930719
Geekbench Single 3013 3302
Geekbench Multi 9287 10240
Display 6.6" OLED LTPS 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2600x1200 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 40W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 211 g
Launch price $549 $820

Camera comparison

Honor 600 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Honor 600 Pro

  • 6.6" OLED LTPS
  • Resolution: 2600x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Honor 600 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:25 hrs, total 29:53 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor 600 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 600 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3038473 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +22.7%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Honor 600 Pro by 22.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor 600 Pro

$549

Vivo X500

$820

Launch price difference: $271. Honor 600 Pro was $271 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Honor 600 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (69/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor 600 Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 edges out the Honor 600 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 600 Pro and the Vivo X500?

The Honor 600 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the Honor 600 Pro over the Vivo X500?

The Honor 600 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, 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.