Honor Play9T vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor Play9T (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 568,395); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9T
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play9T better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9T vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (85/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9T | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9T and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor Play9T by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (85/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9T or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9T and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor Play9T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9T or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9T or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9T 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.