Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo Y500
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 56/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 8100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo Y500
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 8100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y500, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (96/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (94/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (94/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 40 points (96/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.