Honor X9d vs Vivo X500
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $330 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 977,304); the Honor X9d is noticeably lighter (193g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Vivo X500
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $820
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 56/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (96/100 vs 58/100). 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 X9d (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 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 | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor X9d by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $490. Honor X9d was $490 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (96/100 vs 58/100).
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 X9d (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (84/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Vivo X500?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d 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.