Honor X9 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). 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 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor X9 by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (81/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 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.