Honor Play 40 Plus vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 515,647); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 211g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 86.9% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus 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.