Honor Play 50 Plus vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play 50 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-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 530,583); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 50 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 50 Plus
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play 50 Plus better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 50 Plus vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 50 Plus | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 50 Plus and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play 50 Plus by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 50 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (84/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 50 Plus and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play 50 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 50 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.