Honor X40 vs Vivo X500
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 592,015); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 211g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X40 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (77/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X40 by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X40 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (84/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (77/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 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.