Honor Magic9 vs Vivo Y500
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo Y500
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 8000 mAh
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo Y500, the Honor Magic9 scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo Y500?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.