Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 90/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 5,016,623).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 5016623
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 12490
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (96/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo X500 Pro by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X500 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.