Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Vivo X500
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $230 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 975,254); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is noticeably lighter (193g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 193g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $820
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 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, the Vivo X500 scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100, 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 X70 Refresh Edition (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 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 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $590. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $590 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (96/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 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 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Vivo X500?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.