Honor X5c vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor X5c (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 36/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5260); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 358,608); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5c
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor X5c better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5c vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 54 points higher (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). 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 X5c (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5c | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5c
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X5c
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5c
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5c and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor X5c by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5c
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5c or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5c by 54 points (90/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5c and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor X5c has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5c or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5c or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5c 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.