Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo V21s
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 551,706); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 176g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo V21s
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 551706
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 176g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 27/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo V21s, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (67/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo V21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 551706 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2404 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 176 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V21s
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V21s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V21s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo V21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo V21s by 703.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (84/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (67/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (100/100 vs 80/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo V21s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo V21s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo V21s — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo V21s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo V21s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo V21s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo V21s is a better fit for everyday use.