Honor 90 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 70/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,463,370).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Pro by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 90 Pro

Performance 71
Display 83
Camera 71
Battery 60
Portability 58
Value for money 62

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Honor 90 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 70/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1463370
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).

Honor 90 Pro: The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor 90 Pro Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1463370 4838033
Geekbench Single 1761 4188
Geekbench Multi 4688 13145
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 200 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm —
Weight 199 g —
Launch price $500 —

Camera comparison

Honor 90 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 50MP
71
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Honor 90 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Honor 90 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor 90 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 90 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
70/100
1463370 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +69.8%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor 90 Pro by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor 90 Pro

$500

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (87/100 vs 71/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Pro by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.