Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo Y28 4G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y28 4G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 37/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y28 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 348,562); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y28 4G doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo Y28 4G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y28 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo Y28 4G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 52 points higher (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 29/100). 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 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (100/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo Y28 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.0 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 Y28 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y28 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y28 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo Y28 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo Y28 4G by 1171.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (100/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y28 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y28 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y28 4G — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y28 4G?
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 Y28 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo Y28 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.