Honor 90 vs Vivo X500
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $400 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-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 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $820
- Better portability (71/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, 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 (96/100 vs 57/100). 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 (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (71/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 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 | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 90 by 76.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Honor 90 was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 vs 57/100).
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 (87/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (71/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 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.