Honor 9 Lite vs Vivo X500
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $200 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 15/100 (a 74-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 149g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $820
- Better portability (88/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 74 points higher (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, 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 9 Lite (96/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (88/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 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 | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $620. Honor 9 Lite was $620 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (96/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (88/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 74 points (89/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite 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.