Honor X9a vs Vivo Y500
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $350 and $345. Both devices score the same overall rating of 36/100. Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X9a has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 210g).
Honor X9a
Vivo Y500
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 210g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
- Cheaper: $345 vs $350
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 44/100)
The Honor X9a and the Vivo Y500 received the same MobileRank rating — 36/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Honor X9a (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
| Specification | Honor X9a | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $350 | $345 |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $5. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $5.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Honor X9a (61/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (81/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Vivo Y500?
Both devices scored 36/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo Y500.
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Vivo Y500?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.