Honor Magic V5 vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $1350 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5820); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $1350
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10240 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- 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
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Magic V5 by 32.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $530. Vivo X500 was $530 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.