Honor 8A Pro vs Vivo X500
The Honor 8A Pro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 199,111); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8A Pro doesn't; the Honor 8A Pro is noticeably lighter (150g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 8A Pro better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 211g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 19/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (84/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.1" LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 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 | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A Pro
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A Pro
- 6.1" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A Pro
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 8A Pro by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8A Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (84/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Pro by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 8A Pro has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A Pro 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.