Honor Magic9 Super vs Vivo Y500s
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 7200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Vivo Y500s
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y500s better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Vivo Y500s, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 46/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500s and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Vivo Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Vivo Y500s by 654.8% 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (91/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500s and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo Y500s?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Vivo Y500s?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo Y500s — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo Y500s?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Vivo Y500s?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Vivo Y500s?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.