Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo S18e
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S18e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); 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 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo S18e
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 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 193g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo S18e better?
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo S18e, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). 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 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (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 S18e (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo S18e (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (100/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo S18e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S18e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S18e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S18e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo S18e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo S18e 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 S18e (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 S18e (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo S18e (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (100/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S18e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo S18e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S18e — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S18e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S18e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo S18e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.