Honor X6 vs Vivo X500
The Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $140 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 163,723); the Honor X6 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X6 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $820
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor X6 — 34/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (96/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X6 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X6 by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $680. Honor X6 was $680 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (96/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X6 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X6 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6 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.