Honor X80i vs Vivo Y500

The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7000); the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Honor X80i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 185g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7000 mAh

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (86/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X80i: The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X80i Vivo Y500
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2600 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 210 g
Price $345
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X80i
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (34/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (68/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 edges out the Honor X80i by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Vivo Y500?

The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Vivo Y500?

The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.