Honor 9S vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 18/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 177,554); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Overall rating 18/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 74 points higher (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). 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 9S (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 144 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor 9S by 96.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 74 points (92/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.