Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) 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 $1090 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 88/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,950,082); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $1090
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 2 points higher (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 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 and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (63/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design by 21.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Vivo X500 Pro was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (63/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design 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.