Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo S17e
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S17e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 971,424); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 178g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo S17e
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 178g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S17e better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo S17e, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo S17e (100/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo S17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" 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 | 64 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 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.2×74.9×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S17e
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S17e
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S17e
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo S17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo S17e by 356.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e (97/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e (77/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo S17e (100/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S17e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo S17e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S17e — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S17e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S17e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo S17e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.