Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 953,150); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3185
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (100/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 364.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (97/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (100/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
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 Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.