Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Both devices score the same overall rating of 89/100. Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 4,430,255); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 155g vs 223g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 4430255
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO 16 received the same MobileRank rating — 89/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (100/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic8 Pro Air by 19.4% 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 16 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 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 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (100/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO 16?
Both devices scored 89/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO 16 (100/100 vs 97/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO 16?
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 16?
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 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.