Honor Play 80 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $200 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 46/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 617,626); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $970
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 207g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 44 points higher (90/100 vs 46/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 52/100, 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 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $770. Honor Play 80 Pro was $770 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 44 points (90/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro 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.