Honor X8a vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 39/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 192g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 51 points higher (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 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 X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor X8a by 92.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X8a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (81/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 51 points (90/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a 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.