Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo V29 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,117,927); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V29 Pro doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo V29 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1117927
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 188g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Vivo V29 Pro better?
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo V29 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo V29 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo V29 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1117927 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V29 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V29 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V29 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo V29 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo V29 Pro by 296.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (97/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo V29 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (77/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (100/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V29 Pro — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo V29 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo V29 Pro?
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 V29 Pro is a better fit for active users.