Honor Play 80 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $200 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $820
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 52/100, 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 Pro (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $620. Honor Play 80 Pro was $620 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro 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.