Honor 8A Prime vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor 8A Prime (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 22/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A Prime is noticeably lighter (150g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A Prime
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor 8A Prime better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 192g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A Prime vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 68 points higher (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Prime notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (81/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A Prime | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6510 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 | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A Prime
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A Prime
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A Prime and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor 8A Prime by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 8A Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Prime notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (81/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A Prime or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime by 68 points (90/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A Prime and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor 8A Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A Prime or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A Prime or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A Prime over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.