Honor X9d vs Vivo Y500
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $330 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9d leads — 60/100 vs 56/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 8100); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X9d has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Honor X9d is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Honor X9d
Vivo Y500
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 8100 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $345
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Vivo Y500, the Honor X9d scores 4 points higher (60/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 62/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor X9d | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $345 |
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $15. Honor X9d was $15 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor X9d edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor X9d leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the Vivo Y500?
The Honor X9d is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.