Honor X5b vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor X5b (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 24/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 193,858); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor X5b better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 194g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5b vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 66 points higher (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X5b
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5b and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor X5b by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b by 66 points (90/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5b or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b 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.