Honor Play 4T vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play 4T (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 343,622); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 4T doesn't; the Honor Play 4T is noticeably lighter (176g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 4T
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play 4T better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 211g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 4T vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 4T notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 4T | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 4T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 4T
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 4T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 4T and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play 4T by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 4T
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (96/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 4T notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 4T or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 4T and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play 4T has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 4T or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 4T or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 4T 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.