Honor X40i vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 515,647); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (85/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40i | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40i and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor X40i by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (85/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.