Honor X40 GT Racing vs Vivo Y500

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Vivo Y500 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4800 mAh

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (86/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X40 GT Racing: The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X40 GT Racing Vivo Y500
Processor Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 66W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 210 g
Price $345
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (61/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Honor X40 GT Racing by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Vivo Y500?

The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing over the Vivo Y500?

The Honor X40 GT Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.