Honor X9b vs Vivo X500
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 737,054); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9b
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 211g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9b | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9b and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X9b by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (96/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b 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.