Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 86/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5850); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $899
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 1 points higher (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 Vivo iQOO 15 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3758268 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 19.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Vivo iQOO 15 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 Vivo iQOO 15 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 15 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
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 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.