Honor Play9T vs Vivo Y500i
The Honor Play9T (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500i leads — 33/100 vs 30/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo Y500i has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9T doesn't; the Honor Play9T is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).
Honor Play9T
Vivo Y500i
- Lighter: 197g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 26/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 35W
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 49/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9T vs the Vivo Y500i, the Vivo Y500i scores 3 points higher (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play9T notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (53/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9T | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $180 |
Honor Play9T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play9T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play9T and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor Play9T
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500i is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play9T notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (53/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500i significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9T or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo Y500i edges out the Honor Play9T by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9T and the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Play9T has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y500i — 33/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play9T over the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Play9T is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.