Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 55/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 8200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 8200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (94/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 528.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (94/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 41 points (96/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.