Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Honor Magic6 Ultimate
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 80/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,380,839); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2380839
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Honor Magic6 Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Honor Magic6 Ultimate, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 4 points higher (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Honor Magic6 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2380839 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 180 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.5×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 180MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Honor Magic6 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Honor Magic6 Ultimate by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Honor Magic6 Ultimate by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor Magic6 Ultimate — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Honor Magic6 Ultimate?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic6 Ultimate is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.