Honor X7a vs Vivo X500
The Honor X7a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 215,798); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X7a doesn't; the Honor X7a is noticeably lighter (196g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7a
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X7a better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 211g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7a vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7a is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7a | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7a
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X7a
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7a
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7a and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X7a by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X7a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (96/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (94/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7a is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7a or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X7a by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7a and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X7a has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7a or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7a or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7a 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.