Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo S15
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S15 (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 4500); 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 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo S15
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 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 197g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Vivo S15 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo S15, 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (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 S15 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (100/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo S15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.1×74.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S15
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S15
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S15
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo S15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo S15 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 S15 (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 S15 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (100/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo S15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S15 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo S15?
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 S15 is a better fit for active users.