Honor X6b vs Vivo X500
The Honor X6b (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 568,395); the Honor X6b is noticeably lighter (191g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6b
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X6b better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 211g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6b vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6b is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6b | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 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 | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6b
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X6b
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6b and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X6b by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X6b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6b is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6b or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6b by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6b and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X6b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6b or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6b or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6b 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.