Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Vivo Y78
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 806,012); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 177g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Vivo Y78
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 806012
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2398
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Lighter: 155g vs 177g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Vivo Y78, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (89/100 vs 1/100). 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 Y78 (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (67/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Vivo Y78 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 806012 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2398 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 177 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y78
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y78
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y78
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Vivo Y78, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Vivo Y78 by 449.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (89/100 vs 1/100).
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 Y78 (84/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (67/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (100/100 vs 78/100).
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 Y78?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Vivo Y78?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y78 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y78?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Vivo Y78?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Vivo Y78?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y78 is a better fit for everyday use.