Honor Play 80 Plus vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $240 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Plus
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $240 vs $820
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $240 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $580. Honor Play 80 Plus was $580 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (84/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 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.