Honor Magic8 vs Vivo Y500i
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500i has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo Y500i
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $625
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo Y500i, the Honor Magic8 scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo Y500i — 56/100; 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 Y500i (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7200 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 | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo Y500i by 610.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $445. Vivo Y500i was $445 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.