Honor 600e vs Vivo X500
The Honor 600e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $550 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6520); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 600e is noticeably lighter (180g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600e
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 600e better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $820
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6520 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 600e vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor 600e — 42/100, 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 "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 600e (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 600e (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 600e | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 600e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 600e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 600e
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Honor 600e was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 significantly outperforms the Honor 600e (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 600e (84/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600e or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 600e by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600e and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 600e has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600e or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600e 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.