Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,817,788); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2817788
- Lighter: 155g vs 197g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (100/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 57.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (100/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
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 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.