HMD Vibe vs Honor Magic8
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 27/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 424,216); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Honor Magic8
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 61 points higher (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads HMD Vibe by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 61 points (88/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Honor Magic8?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 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.