Honor Magic V2 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor Magic V2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 66/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,738,135).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V2
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic V2 better?
- Overall rating 66/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1738135
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V2 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (85/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1738135 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 13145 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 117 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 20 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.4×4.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V2
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V2 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor Magic V2 by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (87/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (85/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V2 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 by 26 points (92/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V2 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V2 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V2 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V2 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V2 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V2 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.