Honor Power 2 vs Vivo X500
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $280 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,407,614).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 7500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $820
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2407614
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 216g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Power 2 by 38.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $540. Honor Power 2 was $540 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (96/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Vivo X500?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.