Honor GT Pro vs Vivo Y500
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $485 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 56/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7200); the Honor GT Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Vivo Y500
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7200 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $485
- Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Vivo Y500, the Honor GT Pro scores 27 points higher (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Vivo Y500 — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Vivo Y500 was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 27 points (83/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Vivo Y500?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.