Honor Play vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 31/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 470,805); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't; the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Play better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 192g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 59 points higher (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor Play by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play (81/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 59 points (90/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 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.