Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo Y27s
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y27s (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 424,216); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo Y27s
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 192g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Vivo Y27s better?
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo Y27s, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y27s (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s (100/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo Y27s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.1×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y27s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y27s
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y27s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo Y27s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo Y27s by 944.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y27s (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s (100/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y27s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27s by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y27s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y27s — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y27s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y27s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo Y27s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.