Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $1090 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 88/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7200); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,930,719); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3930719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $1090
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 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 Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 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 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (50/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- 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
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Vivo X500 by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Vivo X500 was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 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 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (50/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design by just 1 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?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Vivo X500?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.