Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5450); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,341,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 217g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 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 Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 40.4% 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (96/100 vs 79/100).
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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (87/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic5 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.