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 — 82/100 vs 45/100 (a 37-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 568,395); the Vivo Y500i is noticeably lighter (219g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo Y500i
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6660 mAh
- Lighter: 219g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1599
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo Y500i, the Honor Magic V6 scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, Vivo Y500i — 56/100; 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 Y500i (98/100 vs 46/100). 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 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 7200 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 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Vivo Y500i by 633.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1419. Vivo Y500i was $1419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (98/100 vs 46/100).
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 (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 37 points (82/100 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 82/100, 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 46/100).
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.