Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo V23 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo V23 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 28/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 179g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo V23 5G
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 179g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 28/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo V23 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 56 points higher (84/100 vs 28/100). 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 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (67/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo V23 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.2×72.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V23 5G
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V23 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V23 5G
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (84/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (67/100 vs 22/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (100/100 vs 76/100).
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 V23 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23 5G by 56 points (84/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo V23 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo V23 5G — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo V23 5G?
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 V23 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo V23 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo V23 5G is a better fit for everyday use.