Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. 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 5450); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 2,341,391); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 217g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate 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 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 79/100). 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | 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 | 217 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 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 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 53.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 79/100).
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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (87/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. 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.