Honor X9c Smart vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra, 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 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 668,462).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c Smart
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor X9c Smart better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c Smart vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (85/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c Smart | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c Smart
- Main: 108MP 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 X9c Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c Smart
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c Smart and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor X9c Smart by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (100/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (85/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c Smart or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c Smart and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor X9c Smart has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c Smart or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c Smart or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c Smart 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.