Honor Play 80 vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play 80 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $120 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 80 doesn't; the Honor Play 80 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play 80 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $820
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 — 54/100, 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 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play 80 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Honor Play 80 was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play 80 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 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.