Honor Magic V5 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 81/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5820); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,663,720).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 81/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 13145 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 222 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1350 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor Magic V5 by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic V5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.