Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $899 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5850); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,023,211).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 87/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $899
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Vivo X500 — 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 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 23.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $79. Vivo X500 was $79 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo X500?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.