Honor 9X Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Honor 9X Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 41/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 565,851).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 9X Pro

Performance 45
Display 55
Camera —
Battery 22
Portability 47
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Honor 9X Pro better?


  • Overall rating 41/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 565851
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 797
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2120
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 9X Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (85/100 vs 22/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor 9X Pro Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 565851 4838033
Geekbench Single 797 4188
Geekbench Multi 2120 13145
Display 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera — 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm —
Weight 206 g —
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Honor 9X Pro

  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 16MP
—
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Honor 9X Pro

  • 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
55
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Honor 9X Pro

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor 9X Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 9X Pro HiSilicon Kirin 810
41/100
565851 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +88.3%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor 9X Pro by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (100/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (94/100 vs 55/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (85/100 vs 22/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor 9X Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 9X Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Honor 9X Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Honor 9X Pro 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.