Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo Y500i
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 45/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 7200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Vivo Y500i
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y500i, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (94/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 7200 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 | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Vivo Y500i by 871.9% 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 Y500i (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (94/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 51 points (96/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500i?
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 Y500i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Vivo Y500i?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.