Honor Play 8T vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play 8T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 573,460); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 8T
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play 8T better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 573460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2020
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 8T vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 8T | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 573460 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2020 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 8T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 8T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 8T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 8T and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play 8T by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 8T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (96/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (84/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8T is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 8T or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8T and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play 8T has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8T or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8T or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8T 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.