Honor X8a vs Vivo X500
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 211g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 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 X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X8a by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (96/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (84/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a 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.