Honor X6d vs Vivo X500
The Honor X6d (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $130 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-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 528,398); the Honor X6d is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6d
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X6d better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $820
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- 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 X6d vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). 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). Value score: Honor X6d — 62/100, 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 X6d (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6d notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6d | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" 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 / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | 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 | $130 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6d
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X6d
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6d
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6d and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X6d by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $690. Honor X6d was $690 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6d notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6d or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6d and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X6d has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6d or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6d or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6d 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.