Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo Y500i
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $1599 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 83/100 vs 45/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6660); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 560,863); the Vivo Y500i is noticeably lighter (219g vs 236g).
Honor Magic V6
Vivo Y500i
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2249
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher value score: 70/100 vs 58/100
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6660 mAh
- Lighter: 219g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1599
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo Y500i, the Honor Magic V6 scores 38 points higher (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2249 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $180 |
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Vivo Y500i by 642.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1419. Vivo Y500i was $1419 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (69/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 38 points (83/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for everyday use.