Honor Play10C vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play10C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play10C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play10C
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play10C better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 211g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play10C vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10C is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play10C | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play10C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play10C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play10C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play10C and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play10C by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play10C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10C is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play10C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10C by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play10C and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play10C has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play10C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play10C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play10C 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.