Honor 9 vs Vivo X500
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $400 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 9 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $820
- Better portability (88/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 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 (96/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (88/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 9 by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Honor 9 was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (96/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (88/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 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.