Honor 9i vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 20/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9i
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor 9i better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 192g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 70 points higher (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9i | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (94/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 70 points (90/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.