Honor Play 40 Plus vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 40/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 515,647); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 50 points higher (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Honor Play 40 Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Honor Play 40 Plus are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 50 points (90/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus 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.