Honor Magic8 vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $625 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 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,930,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3930719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $820
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, 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 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 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo X500 by 2.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $195. Honor Magic8 was $195 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 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 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Honor Magic8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic8 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.