Honor Turbo vs Vivo X500
The Honor Turbo (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $215 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Turbo has the bigger battery (8560 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,000,207); the Honor Turbo is noticeably lighter (196g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Turbo
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Turbo better?
- Bigger battery: 8560 vs 7500 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $820
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1000207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Turbo vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Turbo — 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Turbo is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Turbo | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1000207 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8560 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 | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Turbo
- 8560 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Turbo and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Turbo by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $605. Honor Turbo was $605 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (96/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Turbo is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Turbo or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Turbo by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Turbo and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Turbo or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Turbo or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Turbo over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.