Honor 9X (China) vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 39/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 565,851); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X (China) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X (China)
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor 9X (China) better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 51 points higher (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X (China) and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor 9X (China) by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9X (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) by 51 points (90/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) 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.