Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo S17 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S17 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,240,821); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo S17 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 188g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Vivo S17 Pro better?
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo S17 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 64/100). 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 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo S17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (100/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo S17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S17 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo S17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo S17 Pro by 257.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo S17 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (77/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (100/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo S17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S17 Pro — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S17 Pro?
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 S17 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo S17 Pro?
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 S17 Pro is a better fit for active users.