Honor Magic4 vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic4 (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 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
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 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 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 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | 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 | 1224x2664 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Magic4 by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (87/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (84/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic4 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.