Honor X50 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor X50 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 54/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 737,054); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X50
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor X50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X50 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 36 points higher (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X50 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X50 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor X50
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X50
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X50
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X50 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor X50 by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X50 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X50 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X50 by 36 points (90/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X50 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor X50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X50 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X50 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X50 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.