Honor X8b vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 424,216); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X8b

Performance 31
Display 68
Camera 51
Battery 36
Portability 92
Value for money 40

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Honor X8b better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 45/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8b (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (85/100 vs 36/100).

Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor X8b Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 424216 4838033
Geekbench Single 412 4188
Geekbench Multi 1423 13145
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 35W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm —
Weight 166 g —
Launch price $250 —

Camera comparison

Honor X8b

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Honor X8b

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Honor X8b

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X8b and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X8b Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
45/100
424216 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +91.2%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor X8b by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X8b

$250

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (100/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X8b (94/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (87/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (85/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.