Honor Play7T vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play7T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 530,583); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play7T doesn't; the Honor Play7T is noticeably lighter (196g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play7T
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play7T better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 211g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play7T vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play7T is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play7T | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 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 | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play7T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play7T
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play7T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play7T and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play7T by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play7T
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play7T is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play7T or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play7T and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play7T has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play7T or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play7T or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play7T 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.