Honor X9c Smart vs Vivo X500
The Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-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 668,462); the Honor X9c Smart is noticeably lighter (193g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c Smart
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X9c Smart better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 211g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c Smart vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 49/100). 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 X9c Smart (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c Smart | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c Smart
- 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 X9c Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c Smart
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c Smart and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X9c Smart by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9c Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (96/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c Smart or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c Smart and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X9c Smart has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c Smart or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c Smart or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c Smart 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.