Honor 90 vs Vivo Y500
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $400 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 90 leads — 42/100 vs 36/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 210g).
Honor 90
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 210g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (59/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper: $345 vs $400
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Vivo Y500, the Honor 90 scores 6 points higher (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 leads (59/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 90 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (59/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $400 | $345 |
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $55. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $55.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 90 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (59/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (71/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor 90 edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor 90 leads on camera score (59/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Vivo Y500?
The Honor 90 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.