Honor X8 vs Vivo X500
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $260 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $820
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, 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 X8 (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X8 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $560. Honor X8 was $560 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 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.