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 — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-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 467,392); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 204g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo Y29 4G
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 155g vs 204g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo Y29 4G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo Y29 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.7×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y29 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
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
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y29 4G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
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 847.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (84/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (100/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
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 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
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 84/100, the Vivo Y29 4G — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y29 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y29 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Vivo Y29 4G is a better fit for everyday use.