Honor Magic Vs2 vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic Vs2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,420,808); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs2
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic Vs2 better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 229g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic Vs2 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs2 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10240 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 20 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×146.2×5.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs2 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Magic Vs2 by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic Vs2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs2 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic Vs2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs2 over the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic Vs2 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.