Honor 70 Lite vs Vivo X500
The Honor 70 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 477,542); the Honor 70 Lite is noticeably lighter (194g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70 Lite
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 70 Lite better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 211g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 Lite vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Lite (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Lite (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Lite (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Lite (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 Lite is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 Lite | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 58 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 70 Lite
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 Lite and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 70 Lite by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 70 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Lite (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Lite (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Lite (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Lite (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 Lite is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 Lite by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 Lite and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 70 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 Lite 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.