Honor 600 Smart vs Vivo X500
The Honor 600 Smart (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $269 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Smart has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600 Smart
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 600 Smart better?
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $269 vs $820
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 217g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 600 Smart vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor 600 Smart — 40/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Smart (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Smart (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 600 Smart (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Honor 600 Smart are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 600 Smart | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1020 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $269 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 600 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 600 Smart
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 600 Smart
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 600 Smart and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 600 Smart by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $551. Honor 600 Smart was $551 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Smart (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Smart (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 600 Smart (84/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Honor 600 Smart are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 Smart or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 Smart by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Smart and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 600 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Smart or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 Smart or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Smart over the 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.