Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $230 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 59/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $970
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- 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, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 31 points higher (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $740. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $740 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 31 points (90/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.