Honor Play 8T vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Play 8T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, 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 44/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 573,460); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8T
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Play 8T better?
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 573460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2020
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8T vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 46 points higher (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 44/100). 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 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8T | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 573460 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2020 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8T and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor Play 8T by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 8T
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 8T (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8T or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T by 46 points (90/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8T and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Play 8T has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8T 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 8T or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8T 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.