Honor Magic5 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Magic5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $900 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 75/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,757,044); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $900 vs $970
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 15 points higher (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Pro — 62/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1312 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 152 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $900 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1312
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor Magic5 Pro by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Honor Magic5 Pro was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (63/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 82/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.