HMD Vibe 2 vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The HMD Vibe 2 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, 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 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes HMD Vibe 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 2200
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (100/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×77.7×8.6 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (100/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The HMD Vibe 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 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.