Honor 90 Smart vs Vivo Y500
The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $355 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 26/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5330); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 90 Smart has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Honor 90 Smart
Vivo Y500
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5330 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $345 vs $355
- Better camera (34/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 10 points higher (36/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 79 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $355 | $345 |
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $10. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $10.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (61/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 Smart is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 is noticeably better than the Honor 90 Smart — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Smart or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Vivo Y500?
The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.