Honor Play 8A vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 22/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 199,111); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8A doesn't; the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8A
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Play 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 192g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 68 points higher (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 19/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (84/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8A and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor Play 8A by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 8A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (94/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (84/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 68 points (90/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A 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 8A or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A 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.