Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 879,714); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2813
- Lighter: 155g vs 213g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (100/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 403.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (100/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.