Honor Magic5 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor Magic5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 75/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (85/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1312 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 152 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 219 g | — | |
| Launch price | $900 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1312
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor Magic5 Pro by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (85/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 82/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.