Honor 600 Smart vs Vivo Y500
The Honor 600 Smart (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $269 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 33/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600 Smart has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Honor 600 Smart
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Cheaper: $269 vs $345
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Lighter: 210g vs 217g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Honor 600 Smart vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 3 points higher (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Smart is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Honor 600 Smart | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 600942 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2210 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8100 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1020 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $269 | $345 |
Honor 600 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor 600 Smart
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 600 Smart
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $76. Honor 600 Smart is cheaper by $76.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600 Smart is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600 Smart or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 edges out the Honor 600 Smart by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 600 Smart and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor 600 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 Smart or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 Smart over the Vivo Y500?
The Honor 600 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.