Honor 7A vs Vivo X500
The Honor 7A (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $140 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 180,440); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7A doesn't; the Honor 7A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 7A
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 7A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $820
- Better portability (85/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 7A vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 7A — 12/100, 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 7A (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 7A significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (85/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 7A | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.4×73.0×7.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 7A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 7A
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 7A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 7A and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 7A by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $680. Honor 7A was $680 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (96/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 7A significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (85/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 7A or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 7A and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 7A has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 7A or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 7A or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor 7A 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.