Honor 9 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $400 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 25/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor 9 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $970
- Better portability (88/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 65 points higher (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (100/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (88/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor 9 by 92.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Honor 9 was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (100/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (88/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 65 points (90/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 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.