Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo Y500 Pro

The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $1599 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 63/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6660); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 953,150); the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 236g).

The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic V6

Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 69
Battery 78
Portability 54
Value for money 72

Vivo Y500 Pro

Performance 57
Display 85
Camera 50
Battery 82
Portability 60
Value for money 82

What makes Honor Magic V6 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 953150
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (69/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6660 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 236g
  • Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $1599

  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Honor Magic V6 scores 19 points higher (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 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 "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (69/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

Honor Magic V6: The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic V6 Vivo Y500 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 4166339 953150
Geekbench Single 3639 1061
Geekbench Multi 11047 3185
Display 8.0" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2848x2076 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6660 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 66W —
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm —
Weight 236 g 199 g
Launch price $1599 $220

Camera comparison

Honor Magic V6

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
69
camera

Vivo Y500 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera

Display comparison

Honor Magic V6

  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2848x2076
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Vivo Y500 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic V6

  • 6660 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 66W
78
battery

Vivo Y500 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
82
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100
4166339 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7400
63/100 -337.1%
953150 AnTuTu

Honor Magic V6 leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 337.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Magic V6

$1599

Vivo Y500 Pro

$220

Launch price difference: $1379. Vivo Y500 Pro was $1379 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (98/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (69/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.