Honor X40 GT Racing vs Vivo X500

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Vivo X500 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X40 GT Racing

Performance —
Display 75
Camera 32
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?

  • Lighter: 199g vs 211g

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 75/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor X40 GT Racing Vivo X500
Processor — MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu — 3930719
Geekbench Single — 3302
Geekbench Multi — 10240
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1260x2750
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Honor X40 GT Racing

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Honor X40 GT Racing

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
75
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Honor X40 GT Racing

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X40 GT Racing

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (94/100 vs 75/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (84/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Vivo X500?

The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Vivo X500?

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

Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing 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.