Honor Play9T vs Vivo Y500s
The Honor Play9T (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. Both devices score the same overall rating of 45/100. Key differences: the Vivo Y500s has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo Y500s has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9T doesn't; the Honor Play9T is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9T
Vivo Y500s
What makes Honor Play9T better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 219g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y500s better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 35W
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Play9T and the Vivo Y500s received the same MobileRank rating — 45/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (59/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9T | Vivo Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2115 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9T and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (59/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9T or the Vivo Y500s?
Both devices scored 45/100. They are identical on performance — 46/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Honor Play9T (59/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9T and the Vivo Y500s?
The Honor Play9T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y500s — 45/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play9T over the Vivo Y500s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor Play9T (59/100 vs 43/100).