Honor X8d vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $220 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 48/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 505,682).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8d
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor X8d better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $970
- Better portability (73/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 42 points higher (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor X8d — 52/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8d (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8d (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8d | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 505682 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 484 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1558 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8d and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor X8d by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $750. Honor X8d was $750 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (100/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8d (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8d (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 42 points (90/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d 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.