Honor Play11 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Play11 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $220 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 47/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 593,849); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play11
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Play11 better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 6510 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $970
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 216g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play11 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 43 points higher (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Honor Play11 — 50/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play11 (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play11 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play11 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" TFT LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1020 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play11
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play11
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play11 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor Play11 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $750. Honor Play11 was $750 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play11 (81/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play11 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play11 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Play11 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 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.