Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $1090 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 7200); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 879,714); the Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably lighter (213g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 7200 mAh
- Lighter: 213g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $1090
- Better portability (49/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (49/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 349.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $905. Vivo Y500 (China) was $905 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (92/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (49/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
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.