Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo V23e
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo V23e (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 22/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 493,222); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V23e doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 172g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo V23e
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 155g vs 172g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 85/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo V23e, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 62 points higher (84/100 vs 22/100). 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 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo V23e (100/100 vs 85/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo V23e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4050 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 160.9×74.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 172 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V23e
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V23e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V23e
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo V23e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo V23e by 798.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (84/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (67/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo V23e (100/100 vs 85/100).
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 V23e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo V23e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo V23e — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo V23e?
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 V23e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo V23e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo V23e is a better fit for everyday use.