Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 63/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 479.6% 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro by 33 points (96/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo Y500 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 Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.