Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 3,150,555).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 3150555
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5850 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $899
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 13 by 25.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $249. Vivo iQOO 13 was $249 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 13 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.