Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo V29e
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo V29e (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V29e doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo V29e
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 155g vs 190g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo V29e better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo V29e, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (100/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo V29e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1150 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V29e
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V29e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V29e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo V29e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo V29e by 648.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (77/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e (100/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo V29e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo V29e by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo V29e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V29e — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo V29e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo V29e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo V29e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.