Honor Magic8 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $299 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 969,048); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 207g).
Honor Magic8 Lite
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $650
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3057
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 56/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (70/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $650 |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $351. Honor Magic8 Lite was $351 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (92/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (73/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.