Honor Play 9A vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 199,111); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 211g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play 9A by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A 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.