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 — 87/100 vs 84/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5850); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 3,023,211).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Higher performance (94/100 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?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 3023211
- 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 3 points higher (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, 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 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (94/100 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 | 3023211 | 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.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 4.0% 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 and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (94/100 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 3 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 87/100, 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).
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.