Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 87/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5850); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,023,211).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better camera (91/100 vs 87/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3023211
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (92/100 vs 87/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 37.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 94/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.