Honor Play9C vs Vivo X500
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-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 513,809); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Play9C by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C 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.