Honor X8b vs Vivo X500
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $250 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 424,216); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $820
- Better portability (92/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor X8b — 40/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (92/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X8b by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Honor X8b was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (84/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (92/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b 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.