Honor Play 60 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Honor Play 60 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $145 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 38/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398); the Vivo Y500 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 60 doesn't; the Honor Play 60 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 60
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Honor Play 60 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $145 vs $185
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 60 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 17 points higher (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Play 60 — 52/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 60 (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 60 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 60 (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 60 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.4 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $145 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 60
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 60
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 60
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 60 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Honor Play 60 by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Honor Play 60 was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 60 (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 60 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 60 (74/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 60 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably better than the Honor Play 60 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 60 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Play 60 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 60 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 60 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 60 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 51/100).