Honor Power 2 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, 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 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,407,614).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Power 2

Performance 78
Display 83
Camera 32
Battery 76
Portability 50
Value for money 74

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Honor Power 2 better?

  • Bigger battery: 10080 vs 7000 mAh

  • Overall rating 65/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2407614
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6405
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).

Honor Power 2: The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Power 2 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 2407614 4838033
Geekbench Single 1555 4188
Geekbench Multi 6405 13145
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 10080 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm —
Weight 216 g —
Launch price $280 —

Camera comparison

Honor Power 2

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
32
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Honor Power 2

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Honor Power 2

  • 10080 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Power 2 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Power 2 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite
65/100
2407614 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +50.2%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor Power 2 by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Power 2

$280

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (100/100 vs 78/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.