Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo X Fold3 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold3 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,251,381); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2251381
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Lighter: 155g vs 236g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold3 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo X Fold3 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo X Fold3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2251381 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 160.0×142.4×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X Fold3 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo X Fold3 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo X Fold3 Pro by 96.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Vivo X Fold3 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X Fold3 Pro — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo X Fold3 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo X Fold3 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 X Fold3 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.