Honor Magic5 vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $600 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 197g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $820
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, Vivo X500 — 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Magic5 by 55.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Honor Magic5 was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic5 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.