Honor 9S vs Vivo X500
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 177,554); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 211g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 9S by 95.5% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.