Honor Magic V vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4750); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 288g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic V better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 288g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10240 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1984x2272 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 42MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
- 7.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1984x2272
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Magic V by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic V
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Honor Magic V are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic V is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.