Honor X40i vs Vivo X500
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 515,647); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 211g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40i | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40i and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X40i by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (84/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i 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.