Honor Magic5 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Honor Magic5 (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 69/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,757,044).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Magic5

Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 51
Battery 70
Portability 62
Value for money 52

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Honor Magic5 better?

  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Overall rating 69/100

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 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 51/100). 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 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (85/100 vs 70/100).

Honor Magic5: The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Magic5 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 6.7" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2664x1200 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 40W
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 200 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm —
Weight 197 g —
Launch price $600 —

Camera comparison

Honor Magic5

  • Main: 54MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 12MP
51
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Honor Magic5

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2664x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Honor Magic5

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
70
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic5 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
69/100
1757044 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +63.7%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor Magic5 by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Magic5

$600

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (100/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (87/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (85/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 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 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.