Honor X9c vs Vivo Y500
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $280 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9c leads — 38/100 vs 36/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X9c has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Honor X9c is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Honor X9c
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $280 vs $345
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6600 mAh
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Vivo Y500, the Honor X9c scores 2 points higher (38/100 vs 36/100). 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 X9c is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $280 | $345 |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $65. Honor X9c is cheaper by $65.
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 X9c is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (56/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor X9c edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor X9c leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Vivo Y500?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.