Honor Play 3e vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play 3e (2019) 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 19/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 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 Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 211g
- Better portability (78/100 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 13MP
- 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 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 70 points higher (89/100 vs 19/100). 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 Play 3e (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play 3e by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 3e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 70 points (89/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e 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.