Honor X80 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor X80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $300 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 61/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,012,134).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80 Pro Max
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor X80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 6510 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $970
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1012134
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3481
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X80 Pro Max vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 29 points higher (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Honor X80 Pro Max — 60/100, 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 X80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X80 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1012134 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2788x1280 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor X80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X80 Pro Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2788x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X80 Pro Max
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X80 Pro Max and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor X80 Pro Max by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $670. Honor X80 Pro Max was $670 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X80 Pro Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max by 29 points (90/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X80 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor X80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80 Pro Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X80 Pro Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80 Pro Max over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor X80 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life. 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.