Honor 9C vs Vivo X500
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 343,622); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 211g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9C and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 9C by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (96/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C 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.