Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,010,069); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 190g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global), the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (100/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.0×76.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) by 338.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (77/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) (100/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global) — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo iQOO Neo 6 (Global)?
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 Neo 6 (Global) is a better fit for active users.