Honor 9N vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor 9N (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 20/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9N doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9N
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor 9N better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9N vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 72 points higher (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (85/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9N | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 152 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9N
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9N
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9N
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (94/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N (85/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9N or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9N by 72 points (92/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9N and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor 9N has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9N or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9N or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9N 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.