Honor 9C vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 32/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 343,622); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 176 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9C and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor 9C by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 60 points (92/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.