Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo Y05
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y05 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 209g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo Y05
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1750
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 209g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo Y05, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (100/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo Y05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y05
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y05
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (100/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y05?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo Y05?
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 Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.