Honor Magic8 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $625 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $625
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 82/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 323.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $405. Vivo Y500 Pro was $405 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
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 Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.