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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo Y500 Pro
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).
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
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 337.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.