Honor X40i vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 39/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 515,647); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 192g).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 51 points (90/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X40i

Performance 40
Display 56
Camera 30
Battery 27
Portability 80
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Honor X40i better?

  • Lighter: 175g vs 192g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 690
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1736
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 51 points higher (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (80/100 vs 63/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro 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 X40i Vivo X500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 700 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 515647 5016623
Geekbench Single 690 4188
Geekbench Multi 1736 13145
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1216x2660
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 44W 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 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 175 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Honor X40i

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Honor X40i

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Honor X40i

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X40i and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X40i MediaTek Dimensity 700
39/100
515647 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +89.7%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor X40i by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X40i

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (100/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (94/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (81/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (80/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 51 points (90/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X40i or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40i over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.