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 — 89/100 vs 82/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 3,930,719); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 3930719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- 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 7 points higher (89/100 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 — 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 Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). 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 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| 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
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Vivo X500 by 6.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $779. Vivo X500 was $779 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
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 7 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 — 89/100.
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 gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.