Honor X8c vs Vivo X500
The Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 476,175); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't; the Honor X8c is noticeably lighter (174g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8c
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X8c better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 211g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8c vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (84/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8c | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8c
- 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 X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8c and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X8c by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8c
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (96/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (84/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8c or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8c and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X8c has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8c or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8c or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8c 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.