Honor X8d vs Vivo X500
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $220 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 505,682); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8d
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X8d better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $820
- Better portability (73/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor X8d — 52/100, 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 X8d (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (73/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8d | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 505682 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 484 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1558 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8d and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X8d by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Honor X8d was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (96/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (73/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d 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.