Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo Y29 4G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y29 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y29 4G has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 476,175); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo Y29 4G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 155g vs 204g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y29 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo Y29 4G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 34/100). 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 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo Y29 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.7×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y29 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 Y29 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y29 4G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo Y29 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo Y29 4G by 830.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (97/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (77/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y29 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y29 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y29 4G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y29 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 Y29 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo Y29 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.