Honor 90 Smart vs Vivo X500
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5330); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 530,583).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Smart
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 90 Smart better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Better portability (57/100 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 5330 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Smart and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 90 Smart by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 90 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (87/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Smart or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart 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.