Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo Y500
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $1599 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 56/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Vivo Y500 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo Y500
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better camera (69/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6660 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $1599
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo Y500, the Honor Magic V6 scores 26 points higher (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Vivo Y500 — 46/100; 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 Y500 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1254. Vivo Y500 was $1254 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (69/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 26 points (82/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.