Honor X9a vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9a (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (85/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor X9a by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9a (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (85/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.