Honor Play11 vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play11 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $220 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play11
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play11 better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $820
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 216g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play11 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Honor Play11 — 50/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Honor Play11 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play11 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play11
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play11
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play11 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play11 by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Honor Play11 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Play11 (84/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Honor Play11 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play11 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play11 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play11 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play11 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play11 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play11 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.