Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo X Fold5
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold5 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,342,433); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 217g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo X Fold5
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 155g vs 217g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 70/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 28/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo X Fold5, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold5 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (100/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo X Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 217 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo X Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo X Fold5 by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (89/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold5 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (100/100 vs 28/100).
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 X Fold5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo X Fold5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo X Fold5 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo X Fold5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X Fold5 is a better fit for everyday use.