HONOR Magic9 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
92.9chipPerformancechip92.9
80.4Display82.8
84.2Camera75.4
97.3Battery88.7
100Features100
6 spec wins — HONOR Magic9 Pro Max4 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
HONOR Magic9 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 90.2 to 87.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+9) and battery (+9). Vivo X500 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 75
- Stronger battery score: 97 vs 89
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 127% higher Peak brightness: 10,000 nits vs 4,400 nits
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 40 W
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.85 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 464 ppi | 507 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 10,000 nits+127% | 4,400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.57 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 4K@120fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 55 MP+10% | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,800 mAh+10% | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 W+100% | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 233 g | 229 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Metal | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.3 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | — |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (MagicOS 11) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
Audio
| Spec | HONOR Magic9 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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