Honor X8c vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 476,175); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8c
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor X8c better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8c vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (85/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8c | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 174 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8c and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor X8c by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (85/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8c or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8c and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor X8c has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8c 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 X8c or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8c 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.