Honor X5c vs Vivo X500
The Honor X5c (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5260); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 358,608); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5c doesn't; the Honor X5c is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5c
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X5c better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5c vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5c | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5c
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X5c
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5c
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5c and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X5c by 90.9% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (96/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5c or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5c and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X5c has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5c or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5c or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5c 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.