Honor Magic8 vs Vivo Y500
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $625 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Honor Magic8
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $625
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo Y500, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $345 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $280. Vivo Y500 was $280 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo Y500?
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 is a better fit for everyday use.