Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $1599 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 84/100 vs 82/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6660); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $1599
- Better camera (87/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 2 points higher (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Vivo X500 — 82/100; 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 "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $779. Vivo X500 was $779 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (87/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo X500 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.