Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (2022) 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 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 242g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate 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.