Honor X50 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor X50 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 737,054); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X50
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor X50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X50 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X50 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X50
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X50
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X50
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X50 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor X50 by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X50 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X50 by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X50 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor X50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X50 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X50 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X50 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.