Honor Play9A vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 27/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 193,858); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor Play9A by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 65 points (92/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.