Honor X70i vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor X70i (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $220 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 53/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 668,462).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70i
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor X70i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $970
- Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70i vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 37 points higher (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor X70i — 62/100, 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 X70i (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X70i (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X70i (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70i notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70i | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.6×7.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70i
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X70i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70i
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70i and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor X70i by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $750. Honor X70i was $750 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X70i (100/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X70i (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X70i (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70i notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X70i by 37 points (90/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70i and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor X70i has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70i or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70i over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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.