Honor Magic 2 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Magic 2 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 41/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic 2
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Magic 2 better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic 2 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 49 points higher (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic 2 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic 2 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor Magic 2 by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (81/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 49 points (90/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 2 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 2 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.