Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Vivo Y500
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $1090 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7200); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Vivo Y500 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Vivo Y500
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7200 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $1090
- Better portability (51/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Vivo Y500, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Vivo Y500 — 46/100; 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 "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (51/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $745. Vivo Y500 was $745 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (92/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (51/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Vivo Y500?
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.