Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $899 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 87/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5850); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,023,211).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $970
- Better camera (91/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3023211
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 94/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 3 points higher (90/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 39.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $71. Honor Magic8 Pro was $71 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 94/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.