Honor 70 vs Vivo Y500

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 36/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).

The Honor 70 edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 210g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4800 mAh

  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Vivo Y500, the Honor 70 scores 2 points higher (38/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). 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 Honor 70 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 66W 44W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 210 g
Price $345
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
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 Honor 70 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (53/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (61/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (77/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Vivo Y500?

The Honor 70 edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Vivo Y500?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Vivo Y500?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Vivo Y500?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.