Honor X50i vs Vivo X500
The Honor X50i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 530,583); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50i doesn't; the Honor X50i is noticeably lighter (179g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X50i
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X50i better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 211g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X50i vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X50i notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X50i | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X50i
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X50i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X50i
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X50i and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X50i by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X50i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (87/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i (84/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X50i notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X50i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X50i by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X50i and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X50i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X50i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X50i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor X50i 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.