Honor X9a vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 52/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 192g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 38 points higher (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9a (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 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 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9a and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor X9a by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X9a (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (81/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 38 points (90/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a 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.