Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo S16e
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 187g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo S16e
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 187g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Vivo S16e better?
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo S16e, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 44/100). 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 S16e (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (100/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo S16e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Exynos 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 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 11, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S16e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S16e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S16e
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 S16e (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (77/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (100/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S16e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo S16e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S16e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S16e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo S16e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.