Honor 9X Pro (China) vs Vivo X500
The Honor 9X Pro (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 565,851); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X Pro (China) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X Pro (China)
Vivo X500
What makes Honor 9X Pro (China) better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 211g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X Pro (China) vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Honor 9X Pro (China) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X Pro (China) | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X Pro (China)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X Pro (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X Pro (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X Pro (China) and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor 9X Pro (China) by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9X Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (96/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Honor 9X Pro (China) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X Pro (China) and the Vivo X500?
The Honor 9X Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X Pro (China) 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.