Honor 90 Pro vs Vivo X500

The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $500 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,463,370).

The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Honor 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 90 Pro

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

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Honor 90 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $820

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1463370
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor 90 Pro — 62/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).

Honor 90 Pro: The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor 90 Pro Vivo X500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 1463370 3930719
Geekbench Single 1761 3302
Geekbench Multi 4688 10240
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 64 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 211 g
Launch price $500 $820

Camera comparison

Honor 90 Pro

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

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Honor 90 Pro

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

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Honor 90 Pro

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

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

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

Honor 90 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
70/100
1463370 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +62.8%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Honor 90 Pro by 62.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor 90 Pro

$500

Vivo X500

$820

Launch price difference: $320. Honor 90 Pro was $320 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (96/100 vs 71/100).

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Honor 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

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

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

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

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).

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

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