Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo Y05e
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y05e (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05e doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo Y05e
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1750
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Y05e better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo Y05e, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (100/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo Y05e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5150 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 570 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y05e
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y05e
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y05e
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (100/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y05e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y05e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y05e — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y05e?
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 Y05e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo Y05e?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.