Honor X8 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $260 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 38/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $970
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 52 points higher (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, 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 X8 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor X8 by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $710. Honor X8 was $710 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 52 points (90/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 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.