NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Honor GT is the pick for performance and storage, while the Honor 500 suits buyers who put more weight on the cameras, display, and battery capacity. Their overall scores are close: 7.6 and 7.8.
The GT pairs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 16 GB of DDR5 RAM and UFS 4.0 storage; the Honor 500 has a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 12 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and UFS 3.1. Maximum storage is 1 TB on the GT and 256 GB on the 500. The 500’s display reaches 6000 nits and 460 ppi, versus 4000 nits and 436 ppi on the GT. Both use 120 Hz AMOLED displays.
The Honor 500 has a 200 MP main camera, compared with 50 MP on the GT, and a 50 MP front camera versus 16 MP. Its 8000 mAh battery is larger than the GT’s 5300 mAh, but charging is faster on the GT at 100 W versus 80 W. The 500 also upgrades protection to IP68 and IP69 from IP65 and runs Android 16 rather than Android 15.
Honor GT
The Honor GT is the better buy for buyers prioritizing 16 GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
Honor 500
The Honor 500 is the better buy for anyone who wants a 200 MP main camera and an 8000 mAh battery.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor 500, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | GT | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Camera | 6.9 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Honor GT, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 80 W
Honor 500, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 5,300 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,000 nits
- against 4,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 436 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | GT | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | Qualcomm Adreno 825 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.3 GHz Best value | 3.21 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,342,757 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,213 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,325 | — |
| CPU Description | 1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4, 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720, 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720, and 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 | Octa-core CPU with one 3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, two 2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and two 2.0 GHz Cortex-A720 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | GT | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green | Black, Silver, Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 74.2 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 161 mm | 155.8 mm |
| Weight | 196 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.8 % | 91.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP68, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | GT | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,300 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | GT | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,000 nits | 6,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.55″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,200 px | 1,264 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,664 px | 2,736 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 436 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, 3840Hz PWM, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Aluminosilicate Glass, One Billion Colors, HDR Vivid, 3840Hz PWM |
Sensors
| Specification | GT | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | GT | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | GT | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | GT | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | GT | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA |
Technical
| Specification | GT | 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AMG-AN00 | MEY-AN00 |
