Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 155g vs 211g
- Better portability (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo X500, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (100/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (100/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Vivo X500 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X500 — 84/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.