Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | $230 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.