Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo S20
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S20 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S20 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,027,925); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo S20
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3111
- Lighter: 155g vs 186g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Vivo S20 better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo S20, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo S20 (100/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo S20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 160.4×74.2×7.2 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 S20
- 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 S20
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S20
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo S20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo S20 by 331.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo S20 (100/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S20?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo S20?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S20 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S20?
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 S20?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo S20?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.