Honor View 20 vs Vivo X500
The Honor View 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 736,755); the Honor View 20 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor View 20
Vivo X500
What makes Honor View 20 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 211g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor View 20 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor View 20 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor View 20 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic UI 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×75.4×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor View 20
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor View 20
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor View 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor View 20 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor View 20 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor View 20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (96/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor View 20 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor View 20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor View 20 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor View 20 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor View 20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor View 20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor View 20 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.