Honor X8c vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 49/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 476,175); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't; the Honor X8c is noticeably lighter (174g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8c
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor X8c better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 192g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8c vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 41 points higher (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (84/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8c | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8c and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor X8c by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8c
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (84/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8c or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8c by 41 points (90/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8c and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor X8c has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8c or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8c or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8c 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.