Honor Magic9 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 63/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 29 points higher (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 349.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.