Honor Magic9 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 90/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 4,288,382); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6510 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 4288382
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 2 points higher (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Honor Magic9 by 14.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 edges out the Vivo X500 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.