HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Honor Magic8
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 528,398); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Honor Magic8
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $625
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Honor Magic8 — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $625 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $445. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $445 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Honor Magic8?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.