Honor Magic9 Super vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 213g vs 227g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Honor Magic9 Super scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 387.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9 Super
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (91/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.