Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 89/100. Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 4,430,255); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 227g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 4430255
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 89/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 Pro Air by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (92/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
Both devices scored 89/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (99/100 vs 97/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.