Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo X90
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo X90 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4810); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,755,232); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo X90
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1755232
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1745
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4351
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4810 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo X90 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo X90, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo X90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo X90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1755232 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1745 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4351 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4810 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.1×74.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X90
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X90
- 4810 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo X90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo X90 by 152.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (97/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo X90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 (87/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (77/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo X90?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo X90?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X90 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo X90?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo X90?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo X90?
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 X90 is a better fit for active users.