Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $1599 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 82/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 4,166,339); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 40W
- Overall rating 82/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 4166339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $1599
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 8 points higher (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor Magic V6 by 16.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $629. Vivo X500 Pro was $629 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (87/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.