Honor Magic9 Super vs Vivo X500
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 3,930,719); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Vivo X500
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 3930719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 227g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Vivo X500 by 9.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Honor Magic9 Super by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Vivo X500?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.