Honor X7b vs Vivo Y500

The Honor X7b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $369 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 29/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5330); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X7b has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Honor X7b by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7b
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 45
Design 51
Value for money 84
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Honor X7b better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 210g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper: $345 vs $369

  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X7b vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 7 points higher (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X7b and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Honor X7b (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X7b is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Honor X7b are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).

Honor X7b: The Honor X7b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X7b Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5330 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 35W 44W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 210 g
Price $369 $345
Camera comparison
Honor X7b
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Honor X7b
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X7b
  • 5330 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X7b
$369
Vivo Y500
$345

Price difference: $24. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $24.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor X7b (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X7b and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Honor X7b (61/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X7b is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Honor X7b are nearly equal (86/100 vs 84/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7b or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Honor X7b by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X7b and the Vivo Y500?

The Honor X7b has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Should you choose the Honor X7b over the Vivo Y500?

The Honor X7b is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.