Honor 8S vs Vivo X500
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 19/100 (a 70-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 155,362); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 211g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 70 points higher (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). 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 8S (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 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 | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 8S by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 70 points (89/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S 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.