Honor Play9A vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 193,858); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 211g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play9A by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9A
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (96/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A 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.