Honor Play 80 Plus vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $240 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Plus has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Plus
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6510 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $240 vs $970
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $240 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $730. Honor Play 80 Plus was $730 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (81/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 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.