HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 528,398); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 197g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (100/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (100/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.