Honor Magic7 vs Vivo Y500
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $550 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 56/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5650); the Honor Magic7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Honor Magic7
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5650 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $550
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Vivo Y500, the Honor Magic7 scores 22 points higher (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $345 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $205. Vivo Y500 was $205 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (81/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 22 points (78/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.