Honor 90 Lite vs Vivo X500
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $250 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 530,583); the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Lite
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 90 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $820
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor 90 Lite — 28/100, 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 90 Lite (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 73 | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 90 Lite by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Honor 90 Lite was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (87/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (84/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 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.