Honor X40 GT vs Vivo X500
The Honor X40 GT (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X40 GT better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- 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 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 64/100). 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 "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 GT | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | 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
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 GT and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X40 GT by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40 GT
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT (94/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (84/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X40 GT has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 GT or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT over the Vivo X500?
The Honor X40 GT is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.