Honor Win RT vs Vivo Y500
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $384 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8100); the Honor Win RT has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Vivo Y500 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Vivo Y500
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $384
- Better portability (51/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Vivo Y500, the Honor Win RT scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Win RT — 80/100, Vivo Y500 — 46/100; 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 "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $39. Vivo Y500 was $39 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Win RT is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win RT or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Win RT leads on camera score (45/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.