Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo S17
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-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 820,210); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo S17
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 186g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- 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 better?
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo S17, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 44/100). 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 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (100/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo S17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3012 | |
| 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 | 0 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 | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S17
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S17
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo S17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo S17 by 440.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (77/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (100/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S17?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo S17?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S17 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S17?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S17?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo S17?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.