Honor Play vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 470,805); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't; the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 211g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play by 88.0% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (96/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (84/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 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.