Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo Y500
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $899 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $899
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo Y500, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $345 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $554. Vivo Y500 was $554 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (91/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (82/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo Y500?
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 Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.