Honor X8e vs Vivo X500
The Honor X8e (2026) 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 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8e has the bigger battery (7700 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8e
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X8e better?
- Bigger battery: 7700 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 218g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8e vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X8e (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8e | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7700 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1020 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8e
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8e
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8e and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X8e by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (96/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X8e (84/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8e or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X8e by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8e and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X8e has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8e or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8e or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8e 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.