Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo S50
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,794,400); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo S50
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5179
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Overall rating 72/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo S50, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (87/100 vs 64/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 (100/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1260x2750 | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $390 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo S50 by 146.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (87/100 vs 64/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Vivo S50 (100/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo S50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo S50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo S50?
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 S50 is a better fit for active users.