Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 89/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 3,930,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 3930719
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 10240
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- 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, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (96/100 vs 89/100). 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 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 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 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo X500 by 40.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (100/100 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, 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 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X500 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
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?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.