Honor 9S vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 18/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 177,554); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 192g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6510 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 (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 72 points higher (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). 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 9S (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor 9S by 96.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 72 points (90/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.