Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo Y500
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo Y500, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (100/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $345 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (100/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo Y500?
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 is a better fit for everyday use.