Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 86/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,758,268); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3758268
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 155g vs 215g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 3 points higher (89/100 vs 86/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (100/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 17.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (100/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Vivo iQOO 15 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
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?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.