Honor X5b Plus vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor X5b Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 193,858); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b Plus
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor X5b Plus better?
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5b Plus vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (85/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b Plus | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X5b Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5b Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5b Plus and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor X5b Plus by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus (85/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X5b Plus by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5b Plus and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor X5b Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5b Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b Plus 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.