Honor 600 vs Vivo X500
The Honor 600 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $349 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-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 1,426,281); the Honor 600 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 600 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $820
- Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1426281
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 600 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor 600 — 68/100, 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 (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 600 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1426281 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 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 | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 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 | $349 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 600
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 600
- 6.6" OLED LTPS
- Resolution: 2600x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 600
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 600 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 600 by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $471. Honor 600 was $471 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 (96/100 vs 66/100).
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 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (87/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (84/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 600 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 over the Vivo X500?
The Honor 600 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.